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  3. Introduction
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  10. Chapter 7
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  14. Chapter 11
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  18. Chapter 15
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  22. Chapter 19


Chapter 2  Sustainability: Prosperity and Well-Being


Fig 2.2 Illusions

Fig 2.3 Planetary limits
Source: Global Footprint Network.


Fig 2.4 Child’s local area map
Source: Meaningful Maps Project.


A new vision of prosperity
Radical economist, Kate Raworth, offers a new vision of prosperity in this stimulating TED talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4i4chaMp0I

Did you know?
The pace of change, especially technological innovation, is the focus of this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbcMPGyPr8k

Population growth
Projections and data about population growth from the United Nations
https://populationmatters.org/population-numbers?gclid=CjwKCAjwjdOIBhA_EiwAHz8xm-hD1HRH9ACSZckY61sAdsd8E5JvaK2wLLT8Vxdke0nhDPOFIs_B-RoCXh4QAvD_BwE

The benefits of development
Using the example of the washing machine, Hans Rosling argues that development has brought immeasurable benefits and that ‘green energy’ offers humanity a bright future. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sqnptxlCcw&t=581s