1972 Report

The 1972 Report refers to the U.S. Congress’s “National Resources Planning Board” report, which emphasized the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability. It highlighted concerns about resource depletion, pollution, and the need for responsible development to ensure future generations could meet their needs. The report encouraged policymakers to consider long-term impacts of industrial expansion and promoted more sustainable approaches to economic planning. It was an early call for integrating environmental considerations into national policy, influencing the emerging environmental movement and laying groundwork for future sustainability initiatives.