"'The truly sustainable population is much lower and closer to what the world supported in the mid-twentieth century,' said Professor Corey Bradshaw, lead author of the study."
"'Humanity's current path will push societies into deeper crises unless we make major changes,' Professor Bradshaw added."
"'Earth cannot keep up with the way in which we are using resources,' Professor Bradshaw said."
"'It cannot support even today's demand without major changes, with our findings showing that we are pushing the planet harder than it can possibly cope.'"
Scientists estimate Earth's population may peak at 12.4 billion by the late 2070s, which is deemed dangerous. A sustainable population is closer to 2.5 billion, according to researchers. Major changes are needed to avoid deeper crises. The study analyzed over 200 years of population data and ecological models, revealing that humanity is living beyond Earth's capacity. Current resource usage exceeds what the planet can support, necessitating urgent action to ensure food security, climate stability, and human wellbeing.
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