Scientific American says population is “the most overlooked and essential strategy for achieving long-term balance with the environment.” Developed nations “consume 32 times more resources ... put out 32 times more waste” than emerging nations.
Yet we’re adding 60 million new people a month on a planet that lacks sufficient resources to feed the 10 billion predicted for 2050. We need to stabilize or reduce population. But so far less, that seems impossible.
Yet we’re adding 60 million new people a month on a planet that lacks sufficient resources to feed the 10 billion predicted for 2050. We need to stabilize or reduce population. But so far less, that seems impossible.
From: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/your-no-1-end-of-the-world-investing-strategy-2015-05-01?page=2