The Limits to Growth
"The Limits to Growth" is a seminal report published in 1972 by the Club of Rome. It uses computer models to predict the potential consequences of unchecked economic and population growth on Earth's resources. The study suggests that if current growth trends continue, we may face severe environmental degradation, resource depletion, and societal collapse within this century. It emphasizes the need for sustainable practices to balance economic growth with ecological limits, urging a shift toward a more sustainable future to avoid catastrophic outcomes for humanity and the planet.
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"The Limits to Growth" is a 1972 report by the Club of Rome that used computer modeling to explore the potential consequences of unchecked industrial growth, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. It argued that if current trends in population growth, resource consumption, and pollution continued, humanity would face severe economic and ecological crises within the 21st century. The report emphasized the need for sustainable development and balance between growth and the planet's finite resources, suggesting that without significant changes, society could encounter limits that would severely impact life quality and survival.