Consumption is the using of goods and services in an economy, or the amount of goods and services used. fuel/energy, etc. consumption Water transport costs less than road transport, cuts congestion, and reduces energy consumption. As a nation, our consumption of junk food is horrifying. More @Wikipedia
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