Land is hardly the most limiting resource; in fact, it&#x27;s well down the list, below:
 - fresh water
 - food
 - waste carrying capacity (waterways, atmosphere)
 - physical resources (metals, wood, concrete, oil and other energy forms)<p>Heck, there&#x27;s even a worsening shortage of <i>sand</i> suitable for construction use, worldwide:
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