[mytailorisrich]

We have continuously expanded our use of land and resources.

That fact that forests are expanding in e.g. Europe, a continent that has already been completely devoid of wilderness should not mask what is happening in continents that are 'behind' like Africa, South America, and Asia.

This is the key issue at hand and is driven by population growth coupled with less poverty, and what is causing current climate and environmental issues.

Ignoring this is what is fundamentally dangerous and we can see the effects on the planet right now.