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In a world talking nonstop about climate change, which historical society is often cited as a warning tale for ecological overuse leading to social collapse?

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In a world talking nonstop about climate change, which historical society is often cited as a warning tale for ecological overuse leading to social collapse?

In a world talking nonstop about climate change, which historical society is often cited as a warning tale for ecological overuse leading to social collapse?
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