When I read a post like this I think of my mother. She didn't understand geology or astrophysics (neither do I). However, I don't think I ever saw anyone do more with less. If she had a candy bar, she'd break it up into pieces and let it last several days. Something like a paper towel would be anathema to her. She saved water, even when there was lots of water. In a consumer oriented society, she was an anomaly.

Maybe we will still run out of resources, but if we all had my mother's frugal perspective, maybe we could push those projections down the road.

Also, given the graphs you provide, do we really need more people on earth, consuming more resources??? Maybe we should rethink natalist philosophy?