an alternative to the GDP: the genuine progress indicator (GPI)
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an alternative to the GDP: the genuine progress indicator (GPI)

ByEcosystems United

The Genuine Progress Indicator [GPI] is a GDP alternative that places value on the overall well-being of the world, rather than only the money we spend and goods we consume, by using 26 indicators to consolidate “critical economic, environmental, and social factors into a single framework in order to give a more accurate picture of…

what kind of services does nature produce?
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what kind of services does nature produce?

ByEcosystems United

Nature provides a myriad of services that humans are dependent upon for life. For example, wetlands purify water and streams, forests prevent and/or reduce floods by absorbing water, plants absorb CO2 which reduces harmful emissions and produce oxygen to breathe, worms transform waste into soil, pollinators provide us with food to eat, and natural sources…