Humanity's rapid growth strains Earth's resources

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Humanity risks exceeding Earth's carrying capacity due to rapid population growth, potentially leading to resource scarcity. A Flinders University study indicates current consumption levels would only support 2.5 billion people, far below the 8.3 billion alive today. The research highlights the need for significant societal changes in resource use to ensure long-term sustainability.


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