“It is estimated that humans are consuming natural resource at a rate that is 30% above the renewal rate. If we continue to consume in this way we are likely to suffer dire consequences which could include extinction.” My personal opinion on this statement is most closely described by:

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Yes we are consuming natural resources too fast. The first priority in solving this is for rich people to reduce their consumption significantly.

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Yes we are consuming natural resources too fast, but I don’t think this is a problem as there is plenty of time to find technological solutions to problems that emerge.

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Yes we are consuming natural resources too fast. The first priority in solving this is to put the brakes on human population growth.

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Yes we are consuming natural resources too fast. And frankly I don’t see any solution because increasing consumption is the basis of our economic growth.

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I don’t believe this tale of doom

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