Overpopulation

Overpopulation is a problem in a society in which there's more of a species in an environment than that environment can sustainably support. Today, humanity is faced with a problem of overpopulation. This is primarily the result of declining death rates. In 1950, the total world population was at about 2.5 billion. Presently, the human population has reached an all-time high of about 7.5 billion. Further, our population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050. Overpopulation introduces many complications into the world, including depletion of natural resources, accelerated habitat loss, amplified climate change and global warming, loss of biodiversity, depreciation of fresh water, diminished quality of life, the emergence of new pandemics and epidemics, intensive farming practices, as well as a rise in unemployment, crime, and violence. The capacity of earth to provide space, food, and energy are all limited; however, our population growth is growing without limit. Slowing human population growth and lowering our use of natural resources are key to reducing the impact we have on the planet.

Here are some things that you can do individually to help combat our population crisis:

• Contact your representatives and urge them to support reproductive-health services and family planning
• Communicate with those around you about the need for a sustainable population size
• Support initiatives and organizations that help fight overpopulation
• Lastly, educate yourselves!

If you'd like to start doing your part in combating overpopulation, say no more! I have a couple of links below this that I would like you to check out to increase your knowledge of the crisis of overpopulation. I hope you will do your part and spread this message to others as well!

I highly recommend you watch the video linked below for a visual representation of population growth over the past two centuries!

https://vimeo.com/130468614

If you're interested in learning more about the causes of overpopulation, some myths surrounding overpopulation, and some great ways we can work to solve this crisis, the next link is for you!

https://www.scribd.com/document/63612687/POPULATION-The-Multiplier-of-Everything-Else-by-William-Ryerson