I am not sure which part of the statement you highlighted you asserted is wrong? That: a) Growth doesn't require work? b) Work doesn't require energy? From

I am not sure which part of the statement you highlighted you asserted is wrong? That: a) Growth doesn't require work? b) Work doesn't require energy? From what you included, since 1980 to 2016, energy usage has doubled, from 281btu to 572btu [1]. Yes, we can become more efficient with the energy we use, but we still use energy, and we still use more of it. If we can use energy without generating heat, then we are good. Additionally, dangerous part is that, as we are more efficient, we find new use of resource that gobbles up the efficiency gains. [2] [1] https://www.eia.gov/beta/international/data/browser/#/?c=4100000002000060000000000000g000200000000000000001&ug=4&vs=INTL.44-1-AFRC-QBTU.A&vo=0&v=H&end=2016 https://www.eia.gov/beta/international/data/browser/#/?c=410... (scroll down to chart to see world consumption) [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox