The Human Ecological Footprint

In 1972 there was still time to achieve a major course correction in the human journey. That opportunity is no longer available. Several studies confirm that the human ecological footprint now exceeds the regenerative carrying capacity of the planet, and our civilization is rapidly approaching a discontinuity unprecedented in history.

It is hoped by some that civilization will rally in its 11th hour. Homo sapiens, however, perhaps because of genetic characteristics acquired during our early evolutionary development, experience great difficulty responding to abstract concepts, particularly if they apply to an invisible future threat. Our experience through the ages has been to first feel the pain, and then when the event is upon us, act. The obvious inadequacy of this traditional approach as a response to capacity overshoot requires no comment. It is now probable that we have passed the point of no return.
Canadian Association for the Club of Rome via EnergyBulletin.net