Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided?

被引:187
作者
Ehrlich, Paul R. [1 ]
Ehrlich, Anne H. [1 ]
机构
[1] Stanford Univ, Dept Biol, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
关键词
population; consumption; environment; agriculture; climate; culture; CLIMATE-CHANGE; HUMAN-POPULATION; CROP PRODUCTION; FOOD SECURITY; CONSEQUENCES; BIODIVERSITY; CONSUMPTION; CHALLENGE; IMPACTS; TRENDS;
D O I
10.1098/rspb.2012.2845
中图分类号
Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Environmental problems have contributed to numerous collapses of civilizations in the past. Now, for the first time, a global collapse appears likely. Overpopulation, overconsumption by the rich and poor choices of technologies are major drivers; dramatic cultural change provides the main hope of averting calamity.
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