1972 Club of Rome Report (Limits to Growth)

The 1972 "Limits to Growth" report by the Club of Rome used computer models to analyze global trends in population, resource use, and industrial growth. It warned that if current patterns continued, humanity could face resource depletion, environmental degradation, and economic instability within a century. The report emphasized the importance of sustainable development—balancing growth with resource conservation—to avoid these potential crises. It sparked widespread discussion about environmental limits and the need for more responsible management of Earth’s finite resources.