Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided? - PubMed (original) (raw)
Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided?
Paul R Ehrlich et al. Proc Biol Sci. 2013.
Abstract
Environmental problems have contributed to numerous collapses of civilizations in the past. Now, for the first time, a global collapse appears likely. Overpopulation, overconsumption by the rich and poor choices of technologies are major drivers; dramatic cultural change provides the main hope of averting calamity.
Comment in
- Why a collapse of global civilization will be avoided: a comment on Ehrlich & Ehrlich.
Kelly MJ. Kelly MJ. Proc Biol Sci. 2013 Sep 22;280(1767):20131193. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2013.1193. Print 2013 Sep 22. Proc Biol Sci. 2013. PMID: 23902901 Free PMC article. No abstract available. - Future collapse: how optimistic should we be?
Ehrlich PR, Ehrlich AH. Ehrlich PR, et al. Proc Biol Sci. 2013 Jul 31;280(1767):20131373. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2013.1373. Print 2013 Sep 22. Proc Biol Sci. 2013. PMID: 23902905 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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