The global human population, currently at roughly 8.3 billion, has substantially exceeded the Earth's long-term biocapacity, which models indicate can sustainably support only about 2.5 billion people at a comfortable living standard. This severe biological overshoot has been temporarily masked by the intense extraction of fossil fuels and the rapid depletion of natural resources.
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https://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/eco03302602.html
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