Earth can sustain life for another 100 million years, but can we?In this episode, we partnered with the team at Planet Money) to take stock of the essential raw materials that enable us to live as we do here on Earth—everything from sand to copper to oil— and tally up how much we have left. Are we living with reckless abandon? And if so, is there even a way to stop? This week, we bring you a conversation that’s equal parts terrifying and fascinating, featuring bird poop, daredevil drivers, and some staggering back-of-the-envelope math.**EPISODE CREDITS:**Reported by - Jeff Guo and Latif NasserProduced by - Pat Walters and Soren Wheelerwith production help from - Sindhu Gnanasambandan and editing help from - Alex Goldmark and Jess JiangFact-checking by - Natalie Middleton
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