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Re: Economists on ecology (Re: GOODBY MIKE!)



Robert Vogel (vogel@mail.snet.net) wrote:
: Jay Hanson wrote:

: > BTW, even your SE is defective because you left out the laws
: > of thermodynamics. In fact, we are on a one-way trip -- and
: > running out of energy.
: > 
: > Jay -- http://csf.Colorado.EDU/authors/hanson/


: Seems to me the facts are simple. 

: Our planet uniquely supports life for the time being.

: Pollution, deforestation, over population, desertification, and other
: consequences
: of profligate development can quickly render the planet lifeless.

Ridiculous: there has been 'life' on this planet for nearly 4 billion years.

Life will continue. 

The question is how pleasant it will be for us humans. 

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