Environmental degradation is a result of unchecked growth from "summary" of Deep Economy by Bill McKibben
Unchecked growth has been a prevailing force in our society, driving economies and shaping the way we live. However, this unchecked growth comes at a cost - the degradation of our environment. As our economies continue to expand without limits, we are depleting our natural resources, polluting our water and air, and destroying ecosystems at an alarming rate. The drive for growth has led to the overexploitation of our planet's resources, as industries seek to maximize profits at the expense of the environment. Forests are being cleared, oceans are being overfished, and carbon emissions are skyrocketing, all in the name of economic growth. The consequences of this unchecked growth are becoming increasingly apparent, with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity becoming the new norm. In our pursuit of endless growth, we have failed to recogniz...
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