Sunday, April 05, 2015

California Drought Tests History of Endless Growth

As I keep arguing, we will keep hitting more and more of these thresholds in the years and decades to come.

In the 19th century, the key issues were imperialism, industrialization, and growth.

In the 20th century, the key issues were democracy vs. communism, rapid population growth, and the creation of new nation-states.

In the 21st century, the key issues in my estimation will be sustainability vs. growth, climate change, and whether or not civilization will survive.

Adam Nagourney, Jack Healy, and Nelson D. Schwartz, California Drought Tests History of Endless Growth, NY Times, 4-5-15
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/05/us/california-drought-tests-history-of-endless-growth.html?_r=0