Gerry McGovern on Nostr: The argument for infinite growth on a finite planet "Developed nations, and Americans ...
The argument for infinite growth on a finite planet
"Developed nations, and Americans in particular, enjoy a stunningly high standard of living. From 1900 to 2000, the standard of living of the average American grew sixfold and has grown 40 percent since 2000. Viewed on a long historical scale, the physical manifestations are stunning."
https://eu.jconline.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/11/17/opinion-hicks-the-degrowth-movement-is-wrong-and-immoral/76260751007/
And what has all this wonderful progress cost our environment. The average US citizen has a bigger impact than 12 elephants.
"Developed nations, and Americans in particular, enjoy a stunningly high standard of living. From 1900 to 2000, the standard of living of the average American grew sixfold and has grown 40 percent since 2000. Viewed on a long historical scale, the physical manifestations are stunning."
https://eu.jconline.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/11/17/opinion-hicks-the-degrowth-movement-is-wrong-and-immoral/76260751007/
And what has all this wonderful progress cost our environment. The average US citizen has a bigger impact than 12 elephants.