EnviroLink Forum

For 2014 we have used up our resource dividend for the year. Here is an introduction to the topic of overshoot.


Here on video a panel of experts go into the matter in greater detail.

Part one.


Part two.


Part three.


Part four.

Over the years I have read where humans are using up to 11 "Earths", and here 1.5 or so. It really depends on if you are looking at the depletion/regeneration rates of everything.
My research has indicated that we are using up some resources at 100 times their regeneration rate, and oil and coal at 500,000 times their regeneration rate. Pollution is roughly 1000 times the natural systems' absorption rate on average.
So, population overshoot is way past sustainable long term, by up to 1000 times. Unless people clean up their act within 8 years or so. Rotsa ruck!

_________________
"With every decision, think seven generations ahead of the consequences of your actions" Ute rule of life.
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”― Chief Seattle
“Those Who Have the Privilege to Know Have the Duty to Act”…Albert Einstein

On the other hand, nature was able to deal with so many threats over the ages and it was always victorious. Shouldn't it be like when we cross the line we will be taught a lesson? Or maybe human impact is already too great?

_________________
"With every decision, think seven generations ahead of the consequences of your actions" Ute rule of life.
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”― Chief Seattle
“Those Who Have the Privilege to Know Have the Duty to Act”…Albert Einstein