How to reconcile an economic structure that demands infinite growth, with the reality of a world economy that already overburdens Earths environmental carrying capacity? On the one hand population growth is a main driver behind mass extinctions, climate change, mass deforestation, on the other hand we need a robust economy to deliver the technological advances necessary to attain a sustainable lifestyle for the ever increasing numbers of humankind. It is a bit of a Catch 22, isnt it? Sure, the answer is clear: we must all live more sustainably, but can we achieve that sustainability fast enough? (Marc)
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:06:00 +0000
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