We are consuming more natural resources than the planet can replenish.

This unsustainable use of the planet's natural resources by consumer societies, such as ours in the UK, is the driving force behind many environmental problems.

The direct links between the way we consume and the threats to biodiversity are often not immediately obvious. So we've outlined examples of why we need to make some changes.

	Climate change Read about climate change
	Deforestation Read about deforestation
	Overfishing Read about overfishing
	Bigger picture Read about the bigger picture