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Is Economic Growth a Good Goal?

Petroleum Consumption Over Time

Petroleum Consumption Over Time

This figure demonstrates the risk of over-consuming our natural resources, ultimately resulting in scarcity of necessary goods. A continued drive for economic growth could lead to overconsumption of natural resources.

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