Dr. William E. Rees - The Greatest Threat To Humanity
Radius of Reason
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Understanding Ecological Overshoot
This chapter examines the complex interplay between human activities and ecological overshoot, highlighting the urgency of addressing environmental crises like climate change and biodiversity loss. It critiques oversimplified views of these issues, discussing the historical role of carbon dioxide and the limitations of current climate models. Using New York City as a case study, it explores discrepancies in ecological footprints and the significant impact of human actions on Earth's ecosystems.
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