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Yes, humans are depleting Earth's resources, but 'footprint' estimates don't tell the full story

  • Written by Robert B. Richardson, Associate Professor of Sustainable Development, Michigan State University
Yes, humans are depleting Earth's resources, but 'footprint' estimates don't tell the full storyPurse seiner fishing in the Indian Ocean. Footprint estimates do not assess how sustainably resources such as fisheries are managed.Jiri Rezac, CC BY-SA

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...

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