S7 E9: At the Tipping Point
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Embrace Limits to Foster Sustainable Growth
Expanding complex systems often leads to more challenging problems, making it crucial to manage and stabilize growth before reaching limitations. Solutions should include setting our own sustainable limits rather than allowing nature to impose them. Investigating resource requirements for global well-being reveals the need for renewable energy, efficient technologies, organic agriculture, and regulations for product longevity and recyclability. Additionally, supporting education, family planning, and lifestyle changes can help mitigate environmental impact, reduce land use, and limit urban sprawl, highlighting the importance of growth within defined boundaries.
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