How have technical and economic development led to more consumption of resources?

Large scale production leads to over utilization of resources as more and more raw sources are required.
Technological advancement led to greater exploitation of resources.
Technological development results in economic development. Therefore, the needs of the people are increased equally, which led to more consumption of resources.
In developed nations the needs of the people are very high.
Improved medical and health resources led to huge consumption of resources.
Introduction of more developed machineries.

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