> Research shows that an increase in quality of life is inversely proportional to a drop in birth rate. Fossil fuels are also the cheapest and easiest way for p

> Research shows that an increase in quality of life is inversely proportional to a drop in birth rate. Fossil fuels are also the cheapest and easiest way for poor countries to develop their economies. If decreasing carbon footprint is the goal then presumably the "easiest way" (spending more carbon) may not be the preferable option.