The author argues that there are ways to change direction and avoid reaching limits to growth too soon. To do this, he suggests decentralization and modifications of federal, provincial, and corporate institutions. He proposes this to sensitize institutions to social and environmental costs, issues, and limits. (Author/MA)

This article analyzes the evolution of industrial agriculture in Canada. Population pressures and technology caused the development of industrial agriculture. Although total crop yields have increased, energy efficiency and nutritional quality have decreased. Also intensive agriculture has degraded the soil and lowered air and water qualities. (MR)