"Rural and urban communities alike provide a sense of belonging and connection for their residents, yet around the world they face growing socio-economic and environmental challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, resource depletion, and inequality. Confronted with such mounting...

This paper presents the methodology and findings of a research effort designed to improve understanding regarding the relationship between economy and environment. The more that economic activity and development become uncoupled from physical throughput of natural capital, the greater the...