Paul Gilding, former head of Greenpeace International, writes that "the ecological system that supports human society is hitting its limits, groaning under the strain of an economy simply too big for the planet. The coming years won't be pleasant, as our society and economy hit the wall and then realign around [the fact that] you cannot have infinite growth on a finite planet. In response to the now inevitable crisis, we will have to adopt policies like encouraging community, greater equality and a steady-state economy. Change is going to start coming fast - change that will be challenging, but that will ultimately lead us to a better place."
This is the Reader's Digest version of Paul's essay - for the full-length article, go to his website, or better yet, read his book. I heard Paul speak at the Illahee Lecture Series in Portland - he is a very powerful speaker, with a more positive outlook about the future than Heinberg or Kunstler.
This is the Reader's Digest version of Paul's essay - for the full-length article, go to his website, or better yet, read his book. I heard Paul speak at the Illahee Lecture Series in Portland - he is a very powerful speaker, with a more positive outlook about the future than Heinberg or Kunstler.
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