46: 1-See Planet of the Humans; 2-Resolve Overshoot

<p class="p1">What should we do in response to the key messages of the 2020 documentary, <em>Planet of the Humans</em>? This is a continuation of the discussion begun in part one of the webinar, <em>Planet of the Humans: a Sequel</em>. In part 2, our panel explores actions we can take now – to avoid terminating<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> human civilization. Both parts of the webinar addressed the roles of overpopulation, overconsumption and economic growth in the most serious environmental crises we face.</p> <p class="p1"><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/123723/Ep_46_600.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="315" />The webinar was co-hosted by <a href= "http://www.growthbusters.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">GrowthBusters</a> and <a href= "http://www.worldpopulationbalance.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">World Population Balance</a>.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Panelists:</strong></p> <p class="p1">Kristine Mattis: An interdisciplinary environmental scholar with a background in Biology and Earth System Science, Kristine has worked as a medical researcher, a science reporter for the congressional record in the U.S. House of Representatives, and a science teacher. She holds a PhD in Environment and Resources. Her writing encompasses issues of social and environmental justice, public health, risk, and science.</p> <p class="p1">Brian Czech: Executive director of the Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE). With a Ph.D. in renewable natural resources, his specialties intersect ecological economics, conservation biology, and public policy. The author of several books, Czech recently edited <em>Best of The Daly News: Selected Essays from the Leading Blog in Steady State Economics</em>.</p> <p class="p1">Dave Gardner: Co-host of the <em>GrowthBusters</em> podcast about sustainable living; co-host of <em>The Overpopulation Podcast</em>; director of the documentary <em>GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth</em>; host of the syndicated radio series, <em>Conversation Ea