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The planet could support many more people - but not if they all drive SUVs! (sorry, being glib, but with more efficient resource utilization, the planet could s
by somewhereoutth 3y ago
The planet could support many more people - but not if they all drive SUVs! (sorry, being glib, but with more efficient resource utilization, the planet could support the current population to a good standard of living).
The concern is that there is no obvious natural mechanism that would reverse the decrease. Our civilization would simply evaporate.
- dangus 3y agoDon’t forget that we still have to grow food, which is the most serious consumer of fresh water (see: California droughts) and a very significant part of CO2 emissions. Even basic essentials like clothing are not very environmentally friendly.