The Human Ecology of Overshoot: Why a Major ‘Population Correction’ Is Inevitable

<i>Homo sapiens</i> has evolved to reproduce exponentially, expand geographically, and consume all available resources. For most of humanity’s evolutionary history, such expansionist tendencies have been countered by negative feedback. However, the scientific revolution and the use of fo...

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Main Author: William E. Rees
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:World
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4060/4/3/32