Yes, humans are depleting Earth's resources, but 'footprint' estimates don't tell the full story
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 10:11
in Earth & Climate
Experts widely agree that human activities are harming the global environment. Since the Industrial Revolution, the world economy has grown dramatically. Overall this is a success story, since rising incomes have lifted millions of people out of poverty. But it has been fueled by population growth and increasing consumption of natural resources.