Humans: Stupid and Greedy
Well, this is certainly news.
Human Demand Exceeds Earth’s Sustainable Supply
Rachel Moeller, Scientific AmericanHumans have typically exercised little or no restraint in their use of the earth’s supplies and services. A study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, however, suggests that this era of unbounded exploitation may soon be forced to a screeching halt. According to the report, people have been taking more from the planet than it can consistently restock, and have cumulatively produced so much waste that complete reassimilation is impossible.
The article says that it’s obviously impossible to perfectly quantify the equation but that the research could “provide a framework for examining the consequences of future policy recommendation.”
While I admire the authors’ tenacity and insight, I can’t help but think that Soylent Green is going to be on the menu sooner rather than later.
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Posted to Oh, the Humanity • 2002.06.25 (Tue) • 23:36
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