The World from PRX

To Avoid Disaster, Limit Population and Consumption

New articles in Nature claim our planet is heading for abrupt and destructive changes. To dodge the bullet, Stanford biologist Paul Ehrlich says rich countries must consume less and embrace sustainability.

Rich countries must reduce consumption and the world must limit population to avoid catastrophe. That’s the message of Stanford University biologist Paul Ehrlich. He tells host Steve Curwood that does not mean misery but more time for people and pleasure.