Do climate change experts intentionally ignore overpopulation’s influence on climate change and sustainable resources? A recent study finds that the manner in which resources are extracted, used and disposed of is more influential than population size ...
by Julia Evans, Daily MaverickThe greatest threat to environmental stability isn’t overpopulation; it’s the wealthy, study finds by Julia Evans, Daily Maverick January 30, 2023 In the past 150 years, the world’s population has rocketed from 1.2 billion to 7.9 billion. As we welcome the 8 billionth member of our human family, we must think ahead. By 2050, the world’s population will be approaching 10 billion.
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