Of all the subjects that haunt the climate conversation, none is so vexed as growth.
The details are complex, but the dilemma is simple: Growth seems to improve humanity's quality of life and drive ecological overshoot at the same time.
On one hand, economic growth leads to poverty reduction, better health, technological innovation, and (local) environmental improvement. On the other hand, it has pushed us into the red zone on climate and a number of other global ecological indicators.
Donuts are delicious and inclusive. This article frames the basis of why Sustain Mizzou does all its projects. We need to stay within a safe and just space for humanity. Check it out! The video lasts about as long as eating one donut.
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