Waintaining the habitable condition of the planet: balancing technological and ecosystem services

摘要

Infinite growth cannot continue on a finite planet. One reason is that human society is dependent on a life-support system that is both technological and eco- logical. Ecosystem service(including regeneration of topsoil, maintenance of atmospheric gas balance, cleansing, whether induced by humans or by nature)are library to nature. In meeting the perceived needs of human society, the ability provided by nature. In meeting the perceived needs of human society, the ability of the ecological life-support system to deliver services may be compromised. To prevent this, human society will have to undergo major changes in behavior.