Royal Society and Global Collapse

[frankd2689]

A paper was published in the Proceedings Of The Royal Society last month titled "Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided?"

Abstract: Environmental problems have contributed to numerous collapses of civilizations in the past. Now, for the first time, a global collapse appears likely. Overpopulation, overconsumption by the rich and poor choices of technologies are major drivers; dramatic cultural change provides the main hope of averting calamity.

You can read the full paper here: http://bit.ly/WoGWuO

[biffvernon]

Ah, Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne H. Ehrlich; they were right 40 years ago so I expect they are still right.

[kenneal - lagger]

A very well put paper but can you imagine our "wonderful" economists taking on board the heretical concept that growth is limited?

[kenneal - lagger]

Perhaps we could all take the time to send it to our MPs or other elected representatives if you are not from the UK. Email addresses available here

[emordnilap]

A paper was published in the Proceedings Of The Royal Society last month titled "Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided?"

Abstract: Environmental problems have contributed to numerous collapses of civilizations in the past. Now, for the first time, a global collapse appears likely. Overpopulation, overconsumption by the rich and poor choices of technologies are major drivers; dramatic cultural change provides the main hope of averting calamity.

You can read the full paper here: http://bit.ly/WoGWuO

Excellent.

[Tarrel]

He's interviewed about the paper on the Radio Ecoshock podcast.

http://www.ecoshock.net/downloads/ES_13 ... w_LoFi.mp3