Main » 2012 January 27 » GDP growth, resource extraction and environmental impact continue to be linked
7:44 PM GDP growth, resource extraction and environmental impact continue to be linked | |
Historical models of GDP growth have depended on fossil fuel consumption, the extraction of material resources and growing carbon dioxide emissions, which has led to negative environmental impacts across the world. Despite innovations, resource efficiency has not improved enough to counter the impact of growth in demand. In general, paradigm shift is required in business models to enable growth through resource efficiency, closed loops and decoupling at the systems level. Find more information at More with Less: Scaling Sustainable Consumption and Resource Efficiency  | |
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