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[VAN DELL JORDAN <vdjor AT yahoo.com>]

Viking,
I think you have brought up the crucial question.  I
don't see any way that this world can sustain a
population that keeps growing indefinitely.
Even if the supply of oil were to be unlimited, there
is still only so much area on the face of the earth
and some day we must overtax the ability of the earth
to provide.
I certainly hope that I am wrong but I'm afraid my
grand children's grandchildren will not have a good
life even if they can survive.
.......SIGH...........
Van Dell
(an ecological pessimist


--- Viking <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net> wrote:


....and that brings up the question as to
> whether or not
> 'organic' is truly sustainable to a growing world
> population.
> Population control is the key factor here, because
> for organic methods
> to be truly sustainable, one needs animal manure and
> animals need water
> and space, too.  It's all very cyclic.
> I am sure someone like Don Bowen will comment more
> on all of this more
> succinctly than I have been able to do because
> agricultural history is
> his thing.  I simply don't have the skills to convey
> my thoughts in
> writing, but I did enjoy the article and it has
> given me a LOT to think
> about.  Thanks for posting it.....