: "It's both. Overcomsumption is the main driver. But even if everyone lived a "sustainable' lifestyle, just meeting their need for housing, food, etc., some luxuries such as education & travel & science/medical research, goods such as musical instruments, there are still too many people."

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It's both. Overcomsumption is the main driver. But even if everyone lived a "sustainable' lifestyle, just meeting their need for housing, food, etc., some luxuries such as education & travel & science/medical research, goods such as musical instruments, there are still too many people.

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GreenEngineer @greenengineer.bsky.social
[ View ] May 30, 2024 at 22:26 UTC

"overpopulation" is a swamp full of ecofascism. Don't go there. It's also a red herring, bc if we had equity the population would drop on its own. It's already trending down. Empower and educate women, and that happens MUCH faster - to the dismay of the natalist assholes like Musk.

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