Ecological Footprint
Mathis Wackernagel
The only metric that tracks how much nature we have – and how much nature we use
Ecological Footprint accounting, first introduced in the 1990s and continuously developed, continues to be the only metric that compares overall human demand on nature with what our planet can renew — its biocapacity — and distils this into one number: how many Earths we use.
Our economy is running a Bernie Madoff-style Ponzi scheme with the planet. We use future resources to run the present, using more than Earth can replenish. Like any such scheme, this works for a limited time, followed by a crash.
Avoiding ecological bankruptcy requires rigorous resource accounting — a challenging task, but doable with the right tools.
Ecological Footprint provides a complete introduction, covering:
Whether you’re a student, business leader, future-oriented city planner, economist, or have an abiding interest in humanity’s future, Footprint and biocapacity are key parameters to be reckoned with and Ecological Footprint is your essential guide.
AWARDS
Author - Mathis Wackernagel.
Narrator - Adam Farnsworth.
Published Date - Wednesday, 03 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Mathis Wackernagel
Adam Farnsworth
New Society Publishers
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
The only metric that tracks how much nature we have – and how much nature we use Ecological Footprint accounting, first introduced in the 1990s and continuously developed, continues to be the only metric that compares overall human demand on nature with what our planet can renew — its biocapacity — and distils this into one number: how many Earths we use. Our economy is running a Bernie Madoff-style Ponzi scheme with the planet. We use future resources to run the present, using more than Earth can replenish. Like any such scheme, this works for a limited time, followed by a crash. Avoiding ecological bankruptcy requires rigorous resource accounting — a challenging task, but doable with the right tools. Ecological Footprint provides a complete introduction, covering: Whether you’re a student, business leader, future-oriented city planner, economist, or have an abiding interest in humanity’s future, Footprint and biocapacity are key parameters to be reckoned with and Ecological Footprint is your essential guide. AWARDS Author - Mathis Wackernagel. Narrator - Adam Farnsworth. Published Date - Wednesday, 03 January 2024.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 2
Duration:00:04:50
Chapter 3
Duration:00:31:57
Chapter 4
Duration:00:41:44
Chapter 5
Duration:00:35:16
Chapter 6
Duration:00:48:21
Chapter 7
Duration:00:51:24
Chapter 8
Duration:00:40:20
Chapter 9
Duration:00:30:37
Chapter 10
Duration:00:46:19
Chapter 11
Duration:00:36:40
Chapter 12
Duration:01:05:46
Chapter 13
Duration:00:25:57
Chapter 14
Duration:00:18:22
Chapter 15
Duration:00:23:55
Chapter 16
Duration:01:01:01
Chapter 17
Duration:00:50:37
Chapter 18
Duration:00:00:50