Overpopulation

For exercise two I will be comparing and contracting Green Peace verses Population connection. Both the Organizations have several differences, but they have some similarities as well. There are two main differences between the two organizations such as, Mission statement, and the environmental issues they focus on. The first contract between Green Peace and Population connection is their mission statement and what type of organization they are. What is a mission statement, a mission statement…

the articles “Overpopulation Is Not the Problem” by Erle C. Ellis, “Overpopulation Is Not the Problem? Really?” By Robert Walker, “Overpopulation Is Still the Problem” by Alon Tal and “The Overpopulation Myth” by Fred Pearce each author discusses the issue of overpopulation and how it has become a debate among many as to whether it really is as big of an issue as some may think. All four authors have strong opinions on whether or not they believe that the increase in overpopulation is a more…

Overpopulation exists and is very prevalent in some of the largest countries in the world. It especially exists in many major countries such as China and India. This is why policies are implemented in order to reduce the overpopulation in these countries, such as China’s one-child policy. The one-child policy was created in 1980, when the government wanted to enforce family planning to avoid excess procreation. This complex policy has many external factors that make it run somewhat smoothly. In…

Recently in 2011, the total population of our world reached 7 billion and as of December 2015, our current world population is nearing 7.4 billion (Sullivan 2015). The growth of about 80 million additional that we see today has been going on for decades and current trends predict similar rates for the next couple decades. With such a large increase in human population in a relatively short time period compared to the Earth’s history and humanity’s existence, problems major changes in the…

“Leading and Organizing Social Change for Companion Animals” by Francis E. Hamilton was written about the overpopulation in the Hillsborough County, Florida and the very high rate of animals being euthanized. Hamilton used data he collected himself and from a number of outside sources. He kept the data for over six years and then compiled it to “ Identify patterns in the various forms of data.” (Hamilton 278) Hamilton explores some possible reasons for why the county is overpopulated with stray…

Introduction Throughout the years, humans have tried to satisfy their unlimited desires with limited resources. The problem of scarcity that arises as a result on Earth is only amplified as the population grows. Historically, there have a number of viewpoints on the sustainability of population growth. Some of them have been more pessimistic than others. One of the most well known pessimistic viewpoints is that of Thomas Malthus. Thomas Robert Malthus was an English scholar and a professor of…

A world without forests is unimaginable. They are amid the planet’s most unique ecosystems, accounting for nearly three quarters of our earthly biodiversity. Forests provide countless benefits such as habitats for animals, unique ecosystems with a variety of plants and bacteria, and a large variety of ecological services. They are beneficial to humans, their inhabitants, and the earth in which we live. However, recent studies reveal that deforestation has diminished nearly three-quarters of…

According to Thomas Malthus, “the power of population is indefinitely greater than the power in the earth to produce subsistence for man” (Brainyquote.com, n.d.). The historical pattern of growth of the worldwide population since our origin started out slowly. Homo sapiens began approximately 130,000 to 160,000 years ago (Annenberg Learner, 2016). In early society, diseases and climate changes kept death rates high and life expectancies were short (Annenberg Learner, 2016). Our population…

Introduction Are we too big? Can we cope with up to 38 million people? Good Morning Tony Abbott and ministers, in the next seven or so minutes, three new babies will be born, two people will pass away, and six people will migrate to Australia. Australia is experiencing a large population boom which can effect our economic prosperity, livability and environmental sustainability. If however managed adequately a growing population’s impacts can be reduced and possibly eliminated, thus providing a…

The world population is projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050 according to United Nation and along with it is the concern for sustainability (1). As big as the earth, there is no doubt about its limited carrying capacity; after all, it is a planet with finite space and resource. Historically, population growth is often considered to be beneficial economically since it increases market size, labour force, consumption, inventions and innovations. As beneficial as it may to our economy, we have to…