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Yeah, of course, less humans = less problems for the planet. But that's an extremely unpopular idea, so you won't find any politicians to support it. Plus, the
by rob74 5y ago
Yeah, of course, less humans = less problems for the planet. But that's an extremely unpopular idea, so you won't find any politicians to support it. Plus, the current growth-based economy (which BTW is also a major obstacle for long-term sustainability) is much harder to keep up with a shrinking population.
- 8note 5y agoLess humans, not so much. Less rich humans, maybe? At this point, just getting rid of people probably still leaves the earth in a tailspin of overheating
- guest159835 5y agoRichest 1% (> $100,000 income) emit 50% of the emissions according to Oxfam: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/21/worlds-richest-1-cause-double-co2-emissions-of-poorest-50-says-oxfam https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/21/worlds-r...