Bill Rees, originator of the ecological footprint, says we are already into overshoot. We can plan to reduce our resources, or plunge through a series of disasters. Full keynote speech from "Resilient Cities" 091021 plus Q and A with Warren Karlenzig on Post Carbon Cities, including China's "eco-cities". Breakthrough information.
Song end clip: "99 and a Half Won't Do" by Mavis Staples. Cut if time needed for station ID. break-point with re-intro at 39:37
All material recorded by Alex Smith of Radio Ecoshock. OK to rebroadcast portions, with credits to (a) organizers and (b) Radio Ecoshock (ecoshock.org) for the recording.
Rees calls for an 80% reduction in our consumption, and explains why. Powerful argument suited to our times, and our future.