Wiedmann, T, Lenzen, M, Keyßer, LT et al. (1 more author) (2020) Scientists’ warning on affluence. Nature Communications, 11 (1). 3107. ISSN 2041-1723
Abstract
For over half a century, worldwide growth in affluence has continuously increased resource use and pollutant emissions far more rapidly than these have been reduced through better technology. The affluent citizens of the world are responsible for most environmental impacts and are central to any future prospect of retreating to safer environmental conditions. We summarise the evidence and present possible solution approaches. Any transition towards sustainability can only be effective if far-reaching lifestyle changes complement technological advancements. However, existing societies, economies and cultures incite consumption expansion and the structural imperative for growth in competitive market economies inhibits necessary societal change.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s) 2020. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 29 Jun 2020 11:16 |
Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2022 15:23 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Nature Research |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/s41467-020-16941-y |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:162490 |
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