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Posted on Oct 8, 2014

6 Reasons We Need To Change How We Think About Nature

When it comes to prosperity, profit and peace, people are better off when we listen to nature, because nature does not need people – people need nature. We need it for food, water and air. We even look to nature for inspiration. As the world’s population grows from 7 billion to over 9 billion by 2050, global demand for food, water and energy will double, further testing nature’s ability to provide for people. The unprecedented drawdown of natural resources poses enormous challenges—not only for the United States, but across the globe. Here are a few reasons why we need to change how we think about Mother Nature.