The Limits to Growth (book)

*The Limits to Growth* is a book published in 1972 by Donella Meadows and colleagues that uses computer models to explore how human activities impact Earth's resources. It warns that if current trends in population, industrialization, pollution, and resource use continue, the planet's ability to support human life could become strained or reach a breaking point. The book emphasizes the importance of balancing growth with sustainable resource management to prevent environmental and social decline, encouraging decisions that promote long-term health rather than short-term gains.