Real Solutions Reduce over consumption: Over-consumption is a symptom of over-development. The idea that infinite economic growth is possible is simply not true. A new idea of development has to be envisioned in which we live within the earth bio capacity and in harmony with other species and our environment. Limiting population growth Over population is a problem. Unlike any other species that reaches a maximum population level, we have managed to overcome: diseases, predators, limited space and food, with technology. Empowering women, decentralizing power, and democratizing natural resource management, combined with poverty eradication and greater equality within societies and across nations are all necessary for any population control program to be effective and humane. Improve efficient use: Technological advances, improved and better efficient ways of extract resources and produce goods are not enough to solve fresh water scarcity. However, in combination with a drastic curve in consumption and population control efficiency gains can be very helpful. Better irrigation techniques will provide us with more time to work on other viable solutions. Technology and relevant knowledge on resource efficiency should be transferred more freely, especially to developing countries that need it the most.
People and ecosystems’ lack of access to natural resources will result in a global ecocide. We are running out of time, human water demand for resources must be significantly reduced, now!