[Cederfjard]

I'm sorry, can you explain to me how your statement relates to your parent comment? That's a genuine question, I'm frustrated because I'm confused about what you mean. Where did s/he say anything that can be construed as "it would be OK if they all just went away", and what does that even mean in this context? Excuse me if I'm being dumb right now.

[pingswept]

Referring to this part, I suspect: "population will have to drop to pre-industrialisation levels"

[Cederfjard]

Thanks, I can kinda see it now.