The Earth is a finite resource from "summary" of The End of Nature by Bill McKibben
The idea that the Earth is a finite resource is not a new one. It is a concept that has been discussed and debated for centuries. However, it is only in recent years that we have truly begun to understand the implications of this fact. The Earth is not an infinite playground for us to exploit as we see fit. It is a delicate, interconnected system that has limits to what it can provide. We have always been able to rely on the Earth to provide us with the resources we need to survive. However, as our population continues to grow and our consumption increases, we are starting to push the Earth past its limits. We are extracting more resources than the Earth can replenish, we are polluting the air and water faster than it can clean itself, and we are altering the climate in ...
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