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Originally Posted by Fuzz
Economic growth is at odds with saving the planet. We have developed a global economic system that is dependant on perpetual growth. Stagnation is seen as bad, contraction is to be avoided at all costs. I don't know how you fix that, but as long as we demand growth we can't seriously tackle population issues, and that makes it impossible to prevent the destruction of our planet. We are pretty good at pretending though.
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David Suzuki has been saying that for 50 years. I know...I know...he is enjoying the good life, just like the rest of us.
Just enjoy the ride while it lasts. Nothing stays the same forever.