Resource Depletion Damages Third World - World Bank Published Date: 15-09-2005 On precisely the same day both the World Bank and the United Nations Environment Programme have come out with reports which attempt to "revalue" natural (including mineral) resources, against the negative consequences of their continued depletion, and consequent environmental damage. Sceptics might consider it a bit ripe for the Bank to tout conservation while continuing to back projects that destroy "natural capital". Perhaps better late than never - but is it already too late? Resource Depletion Damages Third World - World Bank Story by Ed Stoddard, Planet Ark September 15, 2005 JOHANNESBURG - Resource depletion and surging population growth are draining the net "savings" of the world's poorest countries and could cripple future generations, according to a new World Bank study. It said a new measure of wealth...