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Overpopulation Summary And Analysis
In Jaipur, India, Ramjee Lal Kumhar first saw his bride Mamta inside a wedding tent at the age of 11. Mamta was 10 years old. With the marriage
already arranged, exuberance filled the parents when the couple produced a son at the age of 13. With a new daughter 2 ВЅ years later, Ramjee gave
up on his aspiration to finish school in order to support the family. Additionally, Ramjee opened a cramped shop that sold tea, tobacco, and snacks on
the dirt road that ran through his village. Ramjee made a startling announcement at the age of 15, he was done having children. His grandmother was
mortified and plead with him to reconsider, stating that, "Having one son is like having one eye... you need two eyes" (Fertility rates fall, but global
population explosion goes on) Overpopulation is an exponentially growing epidemic that needs to be resolved via educating the general populous of
family planning, and educating couples that having more or less than two children is a moral issue. To completely understand Ramjee's story, and the
story of many others affected by overpopulation, the comprehension of overpopulation is crucial. What is overpopulation? According to the
Merriam–Webster's dictionary, overpopulation is, "The condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired
quality of life, or a population crash." Just as the definition given to overpopulation by OECD, the Organization for Economic Co–operation and
Development, is,
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Persuasive Essay On Overpopulation
There are many issues today that pose a threat to our way of life. Overpopulation is a serious problem that will eventually have an extremely negative
effect on our countries, and our planet. The problems that arise due to overpopulation could even prove to a fatal epidemic that will eventually
wipeout the entire human race. Oftentimes this issue is overlooked due to lack of knowledge and understanding of the subject; or, simply because
most of us are so blessed that we are not affected first hand by the problems it is causing this very second. Overpopulation, in my belief, is an
enormously serious global issue that should be identified, analyzed, and controlled immediately. The term overpopulation literally means that the
number of things (in this case: humans) that depend on resources for survival is significantly larger than the amount of resources available to them.
Today our planet is experiencing the effects of multiplying citizens because of the obstacles the environment is being forced to take on. Many believe
that Earth is presently occupied by too many people. Year after year thepopulation multiplies faster and faster. Presently, there are about 7 billion
people occupying this planet, and by the middle of the approaching century the U.N. predicts that the count will reach 9.4 billion. Both developed and
developing countries are at risk of the dangerous problems that overpopulation can and will create. This relates to "In defense of the Everglade
Pythons" By
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The Negative Effects Of Overpopulation
Overpopulation Essay
Overpopulation is a world problem which is when the number of people exceeds the carrying capacity of Earth. It is a very prevalent issue because it
is causing many issues for the environment. Primarily, it is harming other species. Second of all, many energy sources are curtailing due to
overpopulation. Finally, overpopulation is causing death in the environment. Environmentally, overpopulation is degrading the environment in a
negative way and needs to stop. Due to overpopulation, the biological diversity of species is diminishing. Marshall Marcus, a Certified Industrial
Hygienist who worked for 29 years as a safety and health consultant for corporations said that "The main driving forces behind the loss of...show more
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Rinkesh Kukreja is a software engineer who likes to write about Environmental science and has been doing so for 10 years. He states that the Earth
only produces a limited amount of resources and that is something that people don't realize. Our society has become one that throws away excess
resources and causes other people who are poorer do not have resources.
Lastly, Overpopulation is causing much death that occurs in many ways. Mark Tran, a reporter for The Guardian who researched the environment
say that "A devastating global pandemic that killed 2 billion people was only projected to reduce population size to 8.4 billion, while 6 billion deaths
brought it down to 5.1 billion" (Tran). This quote shows that since overpopulation is occurring, there are more people so they have less space which
means that diseases are transferred more easily amongst themselves. Also, Carolyn Kinder, a leader in the Yale
–New Haven Teachers Institute since
1980 says, "For example, in Africa, food production decreased, while population increased. And world cereal production fell in 1993, according to
the FAO, which predicted a food shortage in 20 countries during 1994" (Kinder). Not only is disease a problem, but the ratio of birth to food
produced in certain countries is causing shortages. Due to the rise of overpopulation, this will cause more countries to experience this problem which
can lead to
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Persuasive Essay on Overpopulation
There are approximately 6 billion people on our planet now and by 2050 that number is expected to jump to 9 billion people. (http://www.prb.org
/datafind/datafinder5.htm) Picture yourself driving down a crowded street or stuck in a traffic jam, have you ever wondered how it is possible for
that many people to live all on the same planet. I have had those thoughts several times and believe that overpopulation is one of the biggest problems
in the world today. Overpopulation has become a major crisis in the twenty–first century and it's detrimental affect on our living standards,
environment, and much needed resources. The problem is not the number of people in this world, but the way people choose to live. The dilemmas
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A more serious issue brought about by overpopulation also has an effect on the environment. The growth in the population has created a need for more
energy to be produced. Energy is an important resource that is in constant demand, regardless of the pollution it disperses into our air and water. Air
and water pollution can cause health problems and environmental issues which should not be overlooked, for the sake of our future and our children's
futures. The products used in this process release fumes into the air we breathe and are mostly invisible to the human eye. Air pollution rises into the
atmosphere and combines with the moisture in the air and it causes acid rain. Acid rain then begins to contaminate our lakes and soil, as well as our
drinking water, plants, and animals we consume. Some of the things we should do to lessen the amount of pollution immersed into our environment
include, car–pooling, turning off lights when not in use, and even turning off the water while brushing your teeth. We definitely need energy to
increase industrial developments, but we need to be smart about how we use it before it depletes every source of clean air and water available to us.
A more commonly recognized issue created by overpopulation is the shortage of food, water, and shelter to accommodate all 6 billion people. Food
and water are vital resources needed to just maintain
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Cause And Effect Essay On Overpopulation
Overpopulation, which is the increase of human population on Earth, is one of the most harmful environmental problems going on in today's society.
As the rate of deaths has decreased, the rate of births has gone up drastically. As the human population grows more in quantity in little time, there are
numerous effects that it is having on production for human necessities that later harm the Earth. This is truly a problem as studies show that by 2025,
almost half of the world will be facing problems with access to freshwater and 70% of all freshwater on Earth will be going towards human demand.
Later on, this can evolve into many other problems that can lead to, as shown by studies, the next mass extinction. The origin of this problem all
started out during the Industrial Revolution. As said by many, the Industrial Revolution changed the face of the planet. As more buildings and jobs
were made, more people worked and got paid better and had the opportunity to have children because they were finally able to sustain them. Greater
food production, new medicines, and better sanitation are some of the many factors that led to higher birth rates and lower death rates. Overpopulation
on Earth is a problem to humans because of the negative effects on human necessities leading to climate change.
Agriculture has been used by humans since civilizations were made and food productions started. It is still being used today by us humans, and is
the main source we have for food production across the whole world. Agriculture used to bring benefits to humans and did not affect Earth in a bad
way as it is doing now. Since overpopulation started, agriculture has still been providing humans with what humans need but it is increasing and
starting to have very bad effects on the planet. One effect that agriculture aids in harm to Earth is that more cows are being bred and put on farms
very quickly. Cows are a very important part to agriculture but do affect the Earth, especially as more of them are produced, by their releases which
contain methane gas. One cow per year releases about 70 to 120 kg of methane into the atmosphere which harms our atmosphere because methane is a
greenhouse gas and more cows being put on farms and fed more
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Essay on Overpopulation
Overpopulation
It is the world's one crime its babes grow dull,
Its poor are ox–like, limp and leaden–eyed.
Not that they starve, but starve so dreamlessly,
Not that they sow, but that they seldom reap,
Not that they serve, but have no gods to serve,
Not that they die but that they die like sheep.
VACHEL LINDSAY
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main...
Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind:
And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.
JOHN DONNE
Despite the extreme effort, they surged on through the darkness. Their streamlined bodies, built for speed rather than endurance, were tiring fast, and
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In a 1974 report submitted to the White House, the Secretaries of Defense, State, and Agriculture, and the heads of the CIA and the Agency for
International Development, stated that rapid population growth presents "a major risk to world economic, political, and ecological systems, and as these
systems begin to fail, to our humanitarian values" (Doerr, 1995).
Causes of Rapid Population Growth
The past 300 years have been characterized by an unprecedented exponential increase in worldwide human population. Humanity took millions of
years to reach a 1700 population of around 700 million, which had nearly doubled by 1850. Only one hundred years later, world population stood at 2.5
billion and doubled again in less than forty years (Weiskel, 1995). The impressive improvements in diet, shelter, clothing, sanitation, and medicine
brought about by the Industrial Revolution, beginning in eighteenth–century Europe and still expanding throughout the world, have dramatically
lowered mortality and increased life expectancy in industrializing countries (Davis, 1991).
Demographers have identified an overall pattern of demographic transition which appears to repeat itself with remarkable regularity in industrializing
societies throughout the world. In each case, mortality begins to decline rapidly as the effects of
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Overpopulation, Population Control and Public Policy
The population explosion in the last one hundred years is a well–documented, and well–examined subject matter. All sorts of agencies have devoted
time and resources to studying, problematizing, and strategizing in order to deal with the threat of overpopulation. Diverse groups, including the
United Nations, have developed plans to encourage population control and decreased fertility rates. I will not go into the specifics of these plans here,
as I will be examining them in detail in my presentation next week. However, I will say that population control in Third World nations have become an
essential component of public policy, and have taken on many forms around the world. However,...show more content...
When I refer to public health, I mean the spread of certain illnesses that are dangerous to the entire community as a whole. AIDS, syphilis, and other
STD's are certainly prominent examples of these illnesses. The focus on family planning and population control can facilitate the spread of birth
control, and education about birth control. The education and spread of condoms, and other birth control methods, is an extremely important issue in
most of the world right now. Unfortunately, the education is often failing because of the lack of infrastructure, facilities, and capital necessary to do
the job efficiently. However, in nations with preexisting policies of population control could integrate safe sex into the already existing framework of
education. However, in those nations with no such programs, population control programs are additional paths through which to spread the safe sex
message. In addition, since many NGO's and the UN provide additional funding for population control methods, it is another way for developing
nations to gain assistance in the fight against HIV/AIDS and other STDs. However, family planning also has generally positive effects for women in
nations that practice it.
Modern forms of birth control and family planning often emphasize the women's role in minimizing the size of the family. The choice to use birth
control and to continue a pregnancy often lies in the hand of the women. The right to
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Persuasive Speech On Overpopulation
David Ruelas
M. Glaziera
ENG 1A
November 29, 2017
Overpopulation
Have you ever wondered what your kids or loved one's life would be like in the future? well, i'm here to tell you that they may not have one, or a
good one for that matter if we don't focus on certain issues, one being overpopulation. Overpopulation is an issue that creates other problems on earth
including global warming, deforestation, lack of resources, species extinction, and many more. I believe that this issue is up there with some of
the most important public problems that need to be resolved or done something about. Overpopulation has been a world problem for centuries and
yet people haven't done much about it, so you may ask yourself why should I do something when others aren't doing anything?. Well for starters
you may serve as a leader and do things others haven't yet to accomplish and maybe one day make a difference in the world. By promoting change
and trying to make a difference you will start something that will benefit the lives of others, it's not likely for you to see much change in your
lifetime but caring for the future of those who have yet to be born should be human nature and a priority. This problem can't be fixed by The United
States or by any nation for that matter. Nations will have to come together to resolve one of the greatest issues we have ever faced. If it ever comes
to such critical state which we are heading towards we don't have many options. Many scientist and researchers have calculated which actions we have
available those being, colonization and exploration of other planets and controlling the birth rates. Many of the things we are so proudly making
advancements in things like technology and medicine will actually end up hindering the time we have left before earth reaches its mass capacity of
nine point five billion people.
Overpopulation has been an issue talked about by every generation and yet there has been close to no results on how to fix it. I had recently read an
article in Life Science titled How Many People can the Earth Support by Natalie Wolchover, which talked about an economist who wrote a book about
the population and resources here on earth. He had written this in the early 1800's so I
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Overpopulation Satire
Walking through the train station seemed more difficult than wading through tar. You couldn't get anywhere due to the sheer volume of people in your
way. The sun's intense heat was punishing the earth's unshielded surface and was boiling the station's inhabitants from the inside. A hot, sticky,
overcrowded mess. Suddenly, everyone erupted into a full sprint; the train was leaving. Thousands of people formed a Tsunami behind me, tearing
down anything that stood in their way. The stampede vibrated between my ears, rattling my eardrums like a baby's toy. It was a scramble to get on.
The crowd forced me forwards with the power of a million bulls. I could barely keep myself upright. Sandwiched between thousands of others, I had
extreme doubt I would...show more content...
Where do we apply the force to get the wheels turning? How do we lift these ideas off the ground? One by one. Currently, organisations such as
Oxfam and Unicef are making an effort to fix all the issues in one foul swoop: lack of education, pollution, birth control availability, spreading of
disease and more. Recently Oxfam and Unicef have focused their energies on alleviating diseases such as the Zika virus and Malaria in developing
countries and at the same time trying to provide adequate shelter and warmth for these same places. This is impossible to do. We need to focus on
one issue at a time, solve that, then move on. Otherwise, we will get nowhere, just as we are doing now. Not enough funding, resources and time are
available to fix everything at once. By focusing all our energy on one solution, we allow ourselves to move quicker and more efficiently. Just as the
WHO is doing, providing birth control for those countries in need and UNESCO is doing, providing education to the developing world. Globally
increasing numbers in lower secondary education by 27% and more than doubling numbers in sub–Saharan Africa. Without this shift in mindset, these
issues will surely get out of hand very quickly. Eventually leading us to abandon our old ways of living for a new and better way or, to our inevitable
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Speech On Overpopulation
In the present era, there are many issues that pose a threat to our way of life. Overpopulation is one of the most serious threats to
mankind.Overpopulation is a serious problem that will eventually have an extremely negative effect on our countries and our planet. Overpopulation is
generally defined as an inability of the environment to support the existing population of human or other living things. Overpopulation is an undesirable
condition where the number of existing human population exceeds the carrying capacity of earth. If a country or city is overpopulated, it has too many
people for the amount of food, materials, and space available there. Overpopulation is caused by number of factors. Reduced mortality rate, better
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One of these has been the ability to save lives and create better medical treatment for all. A direct result of this has been increased lifespan and the
growth of the population. In the past fifty or so year, the growth of population has boomed and has turned into overpopulation. Every corner of India
is a clear display of increasing population. Whether we are in a metro station, airport, railway station, road, highway, bus stop, hospital, shopping mall,
market, temple, or even in a social/ religious gathering, we see all these places are overcrowded at any time of the day. This is a clear indication of
overpopulation in the country. Overpopulation is a function of the number of individuals compared to the relevant resources, such as the water and
essential nutrients they need to survive. It can result from an increase in births, a decline in mortality rates, an increase in immigration, or an
unsustainable biome and depletion of resources. Overpopulation is a term that refers to a condition in which the density enlarges to a limit that
provokes the environmental deterioration, a drop in the quality of life, or a population collapse.Overpopulation is a function of the number of
individuals compared to the relevant resources, such as the water and essential nutrients they need to survive. It can result from an increase in births, a
decline in mortality rates, an increase in immigration, or an unsustainable biome and depletion of
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Essay on The Problems of Over Population
The Problems of Over Population
There are several problems that affect the world today: war, crime, pollution, and several others. Overpopulation is a serious dilemma that is growing
every year, every minute, and every second. It is the root of most, if not all, of the world's problems1. It is the greatest global crisis facing humanity in
the twenty–first century. Overpopulation is the major global problem because of several reasons. Most of the problems we have today, such as ocean
depletion, food shortages, water shortages, air pollution, water pollution, and global warming are the effects of overpopulation2. The more people there
are, the more resources consumed and the more waste created. A child born today in the United States for...show more content...
Mankind is increasing the greenhouse gas levels by burning fossil fuels and deforesting the earth7. As the population increases, atmospheric
concentrations of greenhouse gases rise rapidly which affect the ability of the outgoing energy to pass through the atmosphere, [which] effectively
heats the Earth8. Another predicament is the acid rain created by air pollution, which in turn, is created by the increasing population. Acid rain's
spread and damage involves weather, soil, and the life cycles of plants and animals on the land9. Air pollution is created from the burning of fossil
fuels in cars, trucks, planes, and homes. The smoke and fumes rise into the atmosphere and combine with the moisture in the air to form acid rain10.
As it rains, it eats away on things they settle on and contaminates lakes, drinkable water, which affect plants and animals11. Overpopulation also
causes conflict. If many people live very closely together, there is a greater chance of conflict, which results in higher crime and even sometimes
war12. This is why overpopulation is the major global problem. There are several things that cause this problem to come about. A major cause is the
rise of living standards as the world approaches the twenty–first century, which resulted from the industrial revolution. With the help of medicine, better
doctors, better housing, and a better way of life than before, the living standards are raised, which increases life
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Persuasive Essay About Overpopulation
Overpopulation is not a great thing. It is when there are more people than there are resources. It can be caused by an increase in the fertility rate, a
decrease in mortality rate, more immigrants, or a depletion or limited amount of resources. In essence it means that if the amount of people is more
than the amount of resources in the world then we will eventually stabilize because there will be more deaths. If there are too many people in the
same habitat then the amount of resources and availability of things will decrease. You should be aware of this because if we reach our carrying
capacity then that would be bad for all of us. A lot more people will die. The carrying capacity is the maximum amount of a species that an area can
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As the population increases so does the demand of food.
The increase in population is caused by a few things. One of them is that the world's level of fertility has risen and more people and teens are having
kids. Although some countries are growing slower or even decreasing, there are places like Africa that is increasing at an alarming rate. They have
more and more kids each year.
Another cause of world population growth is that we have had advances in science and medical technology which is good but it also means that there
are more successful births. The medical technology that is coming out is very innovative. The new vaccines and antibiotics are life savers which helps
with increasing our world population. That isn't a bad thing but if more people are having babies when they're younger or if they are having a lot of
babies then there will be an increase in the growth rate.
There are even more reasons for the alarming increase in our population growth. Because of the higher demand of food, the food and produce
production has increased quite a bit which has caused more people to have food and less people dying of starvation which is good but again, there are
too many people on this planet. The increase in food production has been caused by things like new types of seed, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and
machines that work better than previous models.
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Essay On Overpopulation
The world we live in is becoming increasingly overpopulated due to migrates and births. With an increase in population, there will become a
decrease in resources over time. Furthermore, not being able to provide the quality of life due to the decline of resources can create a war and an
unbalanced world. There is no way this should be allowed to happen without a plan of action for the future due to the impact. Just because we can
reproduce does not mean we should go overboard with it as well as we do not need to accept in this country all migrants. The overpopulated world
will soon suffer from this impact due to the lack of food, energy, and jobs.
There is no life without a food source, we need to have enough food to sustain us until, our...show more content...
According to Emmett (2009), he believes overpopulation poses no threat to the environment because human ingenuity and free markets will restrain
population growth. The Neo–Institutionalists are the people who believe a free market based– society will be able to balance the population and the
economy with growth and improve environmental quality. Neo–Institutionalist policies focus on the institution and consequences of reform, rather than
on the reform of human nature" Although, the economic growth can lower the fertility rates some believe that this can restrain population growth
(Bailey, 2006). If we can use science as a tool, science can create energy that can be utilized to create and harvest food, hence the more people the
more minds can be utilized for developing new ideas and provide more information to a long stable environment. Furthermore, the overall increase in
population will lead to a decline in pollution, due to the creative minds of human. While population growth means more people to feed, it also means
that we have more people to devote their creativity and imagination to solve the problems of transforming resources into useful goods and services
(Emmett, 2009). "The standard of living has risen along with the size of the world 's population since the beginning of recorded time; However, there
is no convincing economic reason why these trends toward a better life should not continue indefinitely."
At
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Overpopulation Essay
Stories of current times could sound surreal to citizens of the year 2552. Tales of water coming out of the ground, fuel sources called fossil fuels,
or vast areas covered in trees would all be stories around the virtual campfire. Lands once known as Africa have become uninhabitable to even the
most resilient organisms. At the poles, it is so cold that the fuel lines in vehicles freeze in eleven seconds. The descendants of seven billion people
currently inhabiting this world would be faced with hard times if we fail to take action. An additional 80 million people each year are just going to
add to problems such as global warming, food and water shortages, fossil fuel depletion, and destroyed ecosystems. All these problems will become
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Life expectancy, standard of living, and world economies will begin an apocalyptic down spiral (Living Planet Report 2002).Throughout the next four
decades, 97 percent of the population growth will take place in developing countries where governments are already facing social and economic issues.
Water shortages are going to be the main issue aspopulation increases(Hoevel). However, seeing as surviving and reproducing are top priorities in these
regions, they have little time to spare thinking about the environment and future generations. Overpopulation of humans is similar to a locust swarm.
The locusts strip their habitat of all they find useful, then move on to the next area. The difference between humans and locusts though, is that once
we strip earth of all she's worth, we have nowhere else to migrate. Overpopulation would take time to develop. It would also take the negligence of
governments and citizens. There are several different routes that could be taken to prevent or alleviate the negative effects of overpopulation.
Overpopulation is avoidable with governments' help and could be delayed or even avoided in multiple ways. Regrettably, governments are more tied up
with economies, foreign affairs, and policy making to spare the man power to worry about issues that aren't pressing on their doorstep. Reducing the
population is one path that could reduce strain on the environment. Policy could be implemented that limited the
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Argumentative Essay On Overpopulation
I fully believe the conspiracy theory the world leaders consider the world overpopulated and are implementing plans to reduce the population with
GMOs and infertility. World leaders have stated the most significant problem facing humanity is overpopulation, and they favor world depopulation.
For example, Henry Kissinger believed the World's population was the most urgent issue facing humanity and should ideally be 1 million people.
Prince Philip has said he wants to be reincarnated as a virus to help reduce the world's population. I honestly cannot think of a more morbid desire for
anyone to have.
Effective Intro
A compelling introduction can make a paper excellent or just mediocre. First, writing is a process; with changes made from the time I start until the
project is complete. The introductory paragraph for this assignment likely changed more than five times. At this point, it is not possible for me to
say this was my first and this was my second. However, I can tell you the top introductory paragraph is the one that I used for my assignment. The
bottom version is something I found on a scrap of paper it served as the introductory paragraph for a while, but I replaced it. The bold writing at the
beginning is eye–catching but, I think using a thesis statement works better at the end of the introductory paragraph.
Second, neither of the two writing introductory paragraph videos appealed to me. If forced to pick one method over the other, I would choose the first
one
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Essay On Overpopulation
Throughout this paper, we will explore some of the problems associated with a rapidly growing population leading to overpopulation, such as an
increase in hunger, a loss of land, and a loss of resources received from the land. We will discuss when the problem began and the history of how fast
the world's population has multiplied from the lack of contraception assistance due to cost or availability; consequently, resulting in the overpopulation
problem. Furthermore, I will purpose the righting of these problems will contribute to the solution. Moreover, we will discuss who and what are
affected by the overpopulation problem. I will argue that population growth will be reduced with the use of Reproductive Education License of Four
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23–24). Now put yourself in this room, close quarters and hungry. You see a rat over in the corner. Would you fight for it? You probably said no, but
that is because you are not starving, and no one is inside of your personal space for now. The world's overpopulation crisis will lead to an apocalyptic
end with conflict over land and food.
The problem originated from the beginning of time. When God said "Be fruitful, and multiply..." (Genesis 1:28, The New King James Version).
Multiply the world has. The United States Census Bureau (2017), reported the following "the world population increased from 3 billion in 1959 to 6
billion by 1999, a doubling that occurred over 40 years" (International Programs: World Population Growth Rates: 1950–2050 section). If the world's
growth rate doubles again over the next 40 years, the outcome will be catastrophic, bringing the population total to twelve billion people on the planet
by 2039. However, the Census Bureau anticipates a slowing of the "growth rate" with only a 50 percent increase over 45 years (International Programs:
World Population Growth Rates: 1950–2050 section). Even with the Bureau's anticipated data on the decrease of the growth rate, it is not being
accomplished fast enough. Kuo (2012), reports there are over a billion people with no access to food, clean water, or sanitation (p. 23–24).
Furthermore, the number of people without these resources will only intensify with any increase of the world's
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Essay about Overpopulation in the United States
Overpopulation in the United States The world is being over populated with humans not only in China but in the United States of America as well. The
problem isn't as obvious in the United States as in other countries, but I believe over–populated nations will soon become a problem everywhere in the
world. Population is not a bad thing in all situations, but I think that our population growth problem is un–healthy and needs to slow down. I believe
there are several ways to come about this problem as well. Population can be slowed down in many ways; it's just how we choose to execute this
problem. I do not think drastic measurements need to take place in order to slow down our rapid growth in the United States. Regulations and higher
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The government went into even more drastic measurements for this policy, forcing abortions, sterilizations, and fines on an entire village when a birth
that was not supposed to happen occurred. China is a male–orientated country; therefore, females got the short end of the stick when it came down to
the one–child policy. For example, if you were supposed to have a girl they would force you to try harder for a boy because males were more valuable
in China. China is still very over populated to this day, and I believe it is carrying on into the United States. This worries me because I would not want
to be involved or participate in the one–child policy. That is why I believe that, though right now our population is not a problem, it soon can become
one, and it should start to be controlled and organized better then what it is being now. Abortions and sterilization were enforced in China to slow
down their population problem. In order for us to slow down our population problem in the United States I do not think abortions are necessary. I
think less drastic measures can take place in order to slow down reproduction. For example, in order to go to school, every child must get shots. They
are mandatory, or else you cannot go to school; it's required by the government. I think the government should make it mandatory that all females be on
some kind of birth control, such as the shot, patch pill, etc., until
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Overpopulation : The Problem Of Overpopulation
Overpopulation: The Top Worry Yet to be Proven by the Worried
The definition of hysteria is an exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion, usually found within groups of people. An example of hysteria includes
overpopulation, the futuristic "problem" that is not and will not be a dilemma in the foreseeable future. Back in 15,000 B.C., the world population was
five million. Today, it is a staggering seven billion plus. This has caused unease thatoverpopulation will be a problem for our future generations.
Although many developing countries around the globe are implementing population control laws, there should be no need for concern about the
situation because overpopulation is a myth, scientifically projected to not be an issue, and far–fetched.
Overpopulation is a myth. There hasn't been a single death caused by overpopulation in Earth's history. The Earth and its people produce enough
resources to sustain themselves. "Today, countries should be able to produce enough food for everyone" (Steele 17). However, there currently isn't a
way to distribute it properly to everyone. Distribution is the main reason why every one in six people goes hungry, not overpopulation. Some
developed countries can 't produce all the food their people need. However, you can say that they are not overpopulated because they produce goods
and services to trade with other countries.
Problems that are "related" to overpopulation are being solved. Regarding food and space, agricultural technology is
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What Are The Effects Of Overpopulation
In this essay, I will talk about the effects of overpopulation, and the economic, and environmental impact.
One major effect of overpopulation, on the economy, is that because there are so many people. Resource scarcity will be much more common, and
already, resources are steadily depleting. One example of this would be water. Already, less than one percent of the water on the planet is drinkable
freshwater, and due to this, we must be much more careful in our usage of it. The average cost of living around the world has gone up, because our
supply of most resources has been steadily decreasing, while the demand for them has been rapidly increasing, due to the high population growth rate,
which means that medical costs, food costs, and prices of housing are all going up. Due to the fact that our oil supply globally has...show more content...
Also, as businesses become increasingly automated, many people will be left behind, as jobs are closing up, but there will be more people in the job
market, and so, people without a good education would be left behind. Unemployment will become a much bigger problem in the future because of
overpopulation, and we need to combat this now. Crime rates will rise, as the desperation and need for supplies leads to violence, and it will spiral
higher and higher, until we find a way to live more sustainably.
Environmentally, overpopulation will, and is already a detriment to the environment in general. At least a million acres, just in the United States of
America, are being turned from rural, undeveloped land, into new subdivisions, malls, workplaces, and other buildings. This turns much of the land
that many species call home, into somewhere they cannot live, and so this destroys native habitats of animals, and reduces biodiversity as a whole.
The ozone layer has been depleting at a rate of 4 percent per year, because of our vast population, which needs immense
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Overpopulation's Impact On Resources And The Environment

  • 1. Overpopulation Summary And Analysis In Jaipur, India, Ramjee Lal Kumhar first saw his bride Mamta inside a wedding tent at the age of 11. Mamta was 10 years old. With the marriage already arranged, exuberance filled the parents when the couple produced a son at the age of 13. With a new daughter 2 ВЅ years later, Ramjee gave up on his aspiration to finish school in order to support the family. Additionally, Ramjee opened a cramped shop that sold tea, tobacco, and snacks on the dirt road that ran through his village. Ramjee made a startling announcement at the age of 15, he was done having children. His grandmother was mortified and plead with him to reconsider, stating that, "Having one son is like having one eye... you need two eyes" (Fertility rates fall, but global population explosion goes on) Overpopulation is an exponentially growing epidemic that needs to be resolved via educating the general populous of family planning, and educating couples that having more or less than two children is a moral issue. To completely understand Ramjee's story, and the story of many others affected by overpopulation, the comprehension of overpopulation is crucial. What is overpopulation? According to the Merriam–Webster's dictionary, overpopulation is, "The condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash." Just as the definition given to overpopulation by OECD, the Organization for Economic Co–operation and Development, is, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. Persuasive Essay On Overpopulation There are many issues today that pose a threat to our way of life. Overpopulation is a serious problem that will eventually have an extremely negative effect on our countries, and our planet. The problems that arise due to overpopulation could even prove to a fatal epidemic that will eventually wipeout the entire human race. Oftentimes this issue is overlooked due to lack of knowledge and understanding of the subject; or, simply because most of us are so blessed that we are not affected first hand by the problems it is causing this very second. Overpopulation, in my belief, is an enormously serious global issue that should be identified, analyzed, and controlled immediately. The term overpopulation literally means that the number of things (in this case: humans) that depend on resources for survival is significantly larger than the amount of resources available to them. Today our planet is experiencing the effects of multiplying citizens because of the obstacles the environment is being forced to take on. Many believe that Earth is presently occupied by too many people. Year after year thepopulation multiplies faster and faster. Presently, there are about 7 billion people occupying this planet, and by the middle of the approaching century the U.N. predicts that the count will reach 9.4 billion. Both developed and developing countries are at risk of the dangerous problems that overpopulation can and will create. This relates to "In defense of the Everglade Pythons" By Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. The Negative Effects Of Overpopulation Overpopulation Essay Overpopulation is a world problem which is when the number of people exceeds the carrying capacity of Earth. It is a very prevalent issue because it is causing many issues for the environment. Primarily, it is harming other species. Second of all, many energy sources are curtailing due to overpopulation. Finally, overpopulation is causing death in the environment. Environmentally, overpopulation is degrading the environment in a negative way and needs to stop. Due to overpopulation, the biological diversity of species is diminishing. Marshall Marcus, a Certified Industrial Hygienist who worked for 29 years as a safety and health consultant for corporations said that "The main driving forces behind the loss of...show more content... Rinkesh Kukreja is a software engineer who likes to write about Environmental science and has been doing so for 10 years. He states that the Earth only produces a limited amount of resources and that is something that people don't realize. Our society has become one that throws away excess resources and causes other people who are poorer do not have resources. Lastly, Overpopulation is causing much death that occurs in many ways. Mark Tran, a reporter for The Guardian who researched the environment say that "A devastating global pandemic that killed 2 billion people was only projected to reduce population size to 8.4 billion, while 6 billion deaths brought it down to 5.1 billion" (Tran). This quote shows that since overpopulation is occurring, there are more people so they have less space which means that diseases are transferred more easily amongst themselves. Also, Carolyn Kinder, a leader in the Yale –New Haven Teachers Institute since 1980 says, "For example, in Africa, food production decreased, while population increased. And world cereal production fell in 1993, according to the FAO, which predicted a food shortage in 20 countries during 1994" (Kinder). Not only is disease a problem, but the ratio of birth to food produced in certain countries is causing shortages. Due to the rise of overpopulation, this will cause more countries to experience this problem which can lead to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Persuasive Essay on Overpopulation There are approximately 6 billion people on our planet now and by 2050 that number is expected to jump to 9 billion people. (http://www.prb.org /datafind/datafinder5.htm) Picture yourself driving down a crowded street or stuck in a traffic jam, have you ever wondered how it is possible for that many people to live all on the same planet. I have had those thoughts several times and believe that overpopulation is one of the biggest problems in the world today. Overpopulation has become a major crisis in the twenty–first century and it's detrimental affect on our living standards, environment, and much needed resources. The problem is not the number of people in this world, but the way people choose to live. The dilemmas created by...show more content... A more serious issue brought about by overpopulation also has an effect on the environment. The growth in the population has created a need for more energy to be produced. Energy is an important resource that is in constant demand, regardless of the pollution it disperses into our air and water. Air and water pollution can cause health problems and environmental issues which should not be overlooked, for the sake of our future and our children's futures. The products used in this process release fumes into the air we breathe and are mostly invisible to the human eye. Air pollution rises into the atmosphere and combines with the moisture in the air and it causes acid rain. Acid rain then begins to contaminate our lakes and soil, as well as our drinking water, plants, and animals we consume. Some of the things we should do to lessen the amount of pollution immersed into our environment include, car–pooling, turning off lights when not in use, and even turning off the water while brushing your teeth. We definitely need energy to increase industrial developments, but we need to be smart about how we use it before it depletes every source of clean air and water available to us. A more commonly recognized issue created by overpopulation is the shortage of food, water, and shelter to accommodate all 6 billion people. Food and water are vital resources needed to just maintain Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Cause And Effect Essay On Overpopulation Overpopulation, which is the increase of human population on Earth, is one of the most harmful environmental problems going on in today's society. As the rate of deaths has decreased, the rate of births has gone up drastically. As the human population grows more in quantity in little time, there are numerous effects that it is having on production for human necessities that later harm the Earth. This is truly a problem as studies show that by 2025, almost half of the world will be facing problems with access to freshwater and 70% of all freshwater on Earth will be going towards human demand. Later on, this can evolve into many other problems that can lead to, as shown by studies, the next mass extinction. The origin of this problem all started out during the Industrial Revolution. As said by many, the Industrial Revolution changed the face of the planet. As more buildings and jobs were made, more people worked and got paid better and had the opportunity to have children because they were finally able to sustain them. Greater food production, new medicines, and better sanitation are some of the many factors that led to higher birth rates and lower death rates. Overpopulation on Earth is a problem to humans because of the negative effects on human necessities leading to climate change. Agriculture has been used by humans since civilizations were made and food productions started. It is still being used today by us humans, and is the main source we have for food production across the whole world. Agriculture used to bring benefits to humans and did not affect Earth in a bad way as it is doing now. Since overpopulation started, agriculture has still been providing humans with what humans need but it is increasing and starting to have very bad effects on the planet. One effect that agriculture aids in harm to Earth is that more cows are being bred and put on farms very quickly. Cows are a very important part to agriculture but do affect the Earth, especially as more of them are produced, by their releases which contain methane gas. One cow per year releases about 70 to 120 kg of methane into the atmosphere which harms our atmosphere because methane is a greenhouse gas and more cows being put on farms and fed more Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. Essay on Overpopulation Overpopulation It is the world's one crime its babes grow dull, Its poor are ox–like, limp and leaden–eyed. Not that they starve, but starve so dreamlessly, Not that they sow, but that they seldom reap, Not that they serve, but have no gods to serve, Not that they die but that they die like sheep. VACHEL LINDSAY No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main... Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind: And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee. JOHN DONNE Despite the extreme effort, they surged on through the darkness. Their streamlined bodies, built for speed rather than endurance, were tiring fast, and many of...show more content... In a 1974 report submitted to the White House, the Secretaries of Defense, State, and Agriculture, and the heads of the CIA and the Agency for International Development, stated that rapid population growth presents "a major risk to world economic, political, and ecological systems, and as these systems begin to fail, to our humanitarian values" (Doerr, 1995). Causes of Rapid Population Growth The past 300 years have been characterized by an unprecedented exponential increase in worldwide human population. Humanity took millions of years to reach a 1700 population of around 700 million, which had nearly doubled by 1850. Only one hundred years later, world population stood at 2.5 billion and doubled again in less than forty years (Weiskel, 1995). The impressive improvements in diet, shelter, clothing, sanitation, and medicine
  • 7. brought about by the Industrial Revolution, beginning in eighteenth–century Europe and still expanding throughout the world, have dramatically lowered mortality and increased life expectancy in industrializing countries (Davis, 1991). Demographers have identified an overall pattern of demographic transition which appears to repeat itself with remarkable regularity in industrializing societies throughout the world. In each case, mortality begins to decline rapidly as the effects of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. Overpopulation, Population Control and Public Policy The population explosion in the last one hundred years is a well–documented, and well–examined subject matter. All sorts of agencies have devoted time and resources to studying, problematizing, and strategizing in order to deal with the threat of overpopulation. Diverse groups, including the United Nations, have developed plans to encourage population control and decreased fertility rates. I will not go into the specifics of these plans here, as I will be examining them in detail in my presentation next week. However, I will say that population control in Third World nations have become an essential component of public policy, and have taken on many forms around the world. However,...show more content... When I refer to public health, I mean the spread of certain illnesses that are dangerous to the entire community as a whole. AIDS, syphilis, and other STD's are certainly prominent examples of these illnesses. The focus on family planning and population control can facilitate the spread of birth control, and education about birth control. The education and spread of condoms, and other birth control methods, is an extremely important issue in most of the world right now. Unfortunately, the education is often failing because of the lack of infrastructure, facilities, and capital necessary to do the job efficiently. However, in nations with preexisting policies of population control could integrate safe sex into the already existing framework of education. However, in those nations with no such programs, population control programs are additional paths through which to spread the safe sex message. In addition, since many NGO's and the UN provide additional funding for population control methods, it is another way for developing nations to gain assistance in the fight against HIV/AIDS and other STDs. However, family planning also has generally positive effects for women in nations that practice it. Modern forms of birth control and family planning often emphasize the women's role in minimizing the size of the family. The choice to use birth control and to continue a pregnancy often lies in the hand of the women. The right to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. Persuasive Speech On Overpopulation David Ruelas M. Glaziera ENG 1A November 29, 2017 Overpopulation Have you ever wondered what your kids or loved one's life would be like in the future? well, i'm here to tell you that they may not have one, or a good one for that matter if we don't focus on certain issues, one being overpopulation. Overpopulation is an issue that creates other problems on earth including global warming, deforestation, lack of resources, species extinction, and many more. I believe that this issue is up there with some of the most important public problems that need to be resolved or done something about. Overpopulation has been a world problem for centuries and yet people haven't done much about it, so you may ask yourself why should I do something when others aren't doing anything?. Well for starters you may serve as a leader and do things others haven't yet to accomplish and maybe one day make a difference in the world. By promoting change and trying to make a difference you will start something that will benefit the lives of others, it's not likely for you to see much change in your lifetime but caring for the future of those who have yet to be born should be human nature and a priority. This problem can't be fixed by The United States or by any nation for that matter. Nations will have to come together to resolve one of the greatest issues we have ever faced. If it ever comes to such critical state which we are heading towards we don't have many options. Many scientist and researchers have calculated which actions we have available those being, colonization and exploration of other planets and controlling the birth rates. Many of the things we are so proudly making advancements in things like technology and medicine will actually end up hindering the time we have left before earth reaches its mass capacity of nine point five billion people. Overpopulation has been an issue talked about by every generation and yet there has been close to no results on how to fix it. I had recently read an article in Life Science titled How Many People can the Earth Support by Natalie Wolchover, which talked about an economist who wrote a book about the population and resources here on earth. He had written this in the early 1800's so I Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. Overpopulation Satire Walking through the train station seemed more difficult than wading through tar. You couldn't get anywhere due to the sheer volume of people in your way. The sun's intense heat was punishing the earth's unshielded surface and was boiling the station's inhabitants from the inside. A hot, sticky, overcrowded mess. Suddenly, everyone erupted into a full sprint; the train was leaving. Thousands of people formed a Tsunami behind me, tearing down anything that stood in their way. The stampede vibrated between my ears, rattling my eardrums like a baby's toy. It was a scramble to get on. The crowd forced me forwards with the power of a million bulls. I could barely keep myself upright. Sandwiched between thousands of others, I had extreme doubt I would...show more content... Where do we apply the force to get the wheels turning? How do we lift these ideas off the ground? One by one. Currently, organisations such as Oxfam and Unicef are making an effort to fix all the issues in one foul swoop: lack of education, pollution, birth control availability, spreading of disease and more. Recently Oxfam and Unicef have focused their energies on alleviating diseases such as the Zika virus and Malaria in developing countries and at the same time trying to provide adequate shelter and warmth for these same places. This is impossible to do. We need to focus on one issue at a time, solve that, then move on. Otherwise, we will get nowhere, just as we are doing now. Not enough funding, resources and time are available to fix everything at once. By focusing all our energy on one solution, we allow ourselves to move quicker and more efficiently. Just as the WHO is doing, providing birth control for those countries in need and UNESCO is doing, providing education to the developing world. Globally increasing numbers in lower secondary education by 27% and more than doubling numbers in sub–Saharan Africa. Without this shift in mindset, these issues will surely get out of hand very quickly. Eventually leading us to abandon our old ways of living for a new and better way or, to our inevitable Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. Speech On Overpopulation In the present era, there are many issues that pose a threat to our way of life. Overpopulation is one of the most serious threats to mankind.Overpopulation is a serious problem that will eventually have an extremely negative effect on our countries and our planet. Overpopulation is generally defined as an inability of the environment to support the existing population of human or other living things. Overpopulation is an undesirable condition where the number of existing human population exceeds the carrying capacity of earth. If a country or city is overpopulated, it has too many people for the amount of food, materials, and space available there. Overpopulation is caused by number of factors. Reduced mortality rate, better medical facilities,...show more content... One of these has been the ability to save lives and create better medical treatment for all. A direct result of this has been increased lifespan and the growth of the population. In the past fifty or so year, the growth of population has boomed and has turned into overpopulation. Every corner of India is a clear display of increasing population. Whether we are in a metro station, airport, railway station, road, highway, bus stop, hospital, shopping mall, market, temple, or even in a social/ religious gathering, we see all these places are overcrowded at any time of the day. This is a clear indication of overpopulation in the country. Overpopulation is a function of the number of individuals compared to the relevant resources, such as the water and essential nutrients they need to survive. It can result from an increase in births, a decline in mortality rates, an increase in immigration, or an unsustainable biome and depletion of resources. Overpopulation is a term that refers to a condition in which the density enlarges to a limit that provokes the environmental deterioration, a drop in the quality of life, or a population collapse.Overpopulation is a function of the number of individuals compared to the relevant resources, such as the water and essential nutrients they need to survive. It can result from an increase in births, a decline in mortality rates, an increase in immigration, or an unsustainable biome and depletion of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. Essay on The Problems of Over Population The Problems of Over Population There are several problems that affect the world today: war, crime, pollution, and several others. Overpopulation is a serious dilemma that is growing every year, every minute, and every second. It is the root of most, if not all, of the world's problems1. It is the greatest global crisis facing humanity in the twenty–first century. Overpopulation is the major global problem because of several reasons. Most of the problems we have today, such as ocean depletion, food shortages, water shortages, air pollution, water pollution, and global warming are the effects of overpopulation2. The more people there are, the more resources consumed and the more waste created. A child born today in the United States for...show more content... Mankind is increasing the greenhouse gas levels by burning fossil fuels and deforesting the earth7. As the population increases, atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases rise rapidly which affect the ability of the outgoing energy to pass through the atmosphere, [which] effectively heats the Earth8. Another predicament is the acid rain created by air pollution, which in turn, is created by the increasing population. Acid rain's spread and damage involves weather, soil, and the life cycles of plants and animals on the land9. Air pollution is created from the burning of fossil fuels in cars, trucks, planes, and homes. The smoke and fumes rise into the atmosphere and combine with the moisture in the air to form acid rain10. As it rains, it eats away on things they settle on and contaminates lakes, drinkable water, which affect plants and animals11. Overpopulation also causes conflict. If many people live very closely together, there is a greater chance of conflict, which results in higher crime and even sometimes war12. This is why overpopulation is the major global problem. There are several things that cause this problem to come about. A major cause is the rise of living standards as the world approaches the twenty–first century, which resulted from the industrial revolution. With the help of medicine, better doctors, better housing, and a better way of life than before, the living standards are raised, which increases life Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. Persuasive Essay About Overpopulation Overpopulation is not a great thing. It is when there are more people than there are resources. It can be caused by an increase in the fertility rate, a decrease in mortality rate, more immigrants, or a depletion or limited amount of resources. In essence it means that if the amount of people is more than the amount of resources in the world then we will eventually stabilize because there will be more deaths. If there are too many people in the same habitat then the amount of resources and availability of things will decrease. You should be aware of this because if we reach our carrying capacity then that would be bad for all of us. A lot more people will die. The carrying capacity is the maximum amount of a species that an area can ...show more content... As the population increases so does the demand of food. The increase in population is caused by a few things. One of them is that the world's level of fertility has risen and more people and teens are having kids. Although some countries are growing slower or even decreasing, there are places like Africa that is increasing at an alarming rate. They have more and more kids each year. Another cause of world population growth is that we have had advances in science and medical technology which is good but it also means that there are more successful births. The medical technology that is coming out is very innovative. The new vaccines and antibiotics are life savers which helps with increasing our world population. That isn't a bad thing but if more people are having babies when they're younger or if they are having a lot of babies then there will be an increase in the growth rate. There are even more reasons for the alarming increase in our population growth. Because of the higher demand of food, the food and produce production has increased quite a bit which has caused more people to have food and less people dying of starvation which is good but again, there are too many people on this planet. The increase in food production has been caused by things like new types of seed, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and machines that work better than previous models. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Essay On Overpopulation The world we live in is becoming increasingly overpopulated due to migrates and births. With an increase in population, there will become a decrease in resources over time. Furthermore, not being able to provide the quality of life due to the decline of resources can create a war and an unbalanced world. There is no way this should be allowed to happen without a plan of action for the future due to the impact. Just because we can reproduce does not mean we should go overboard with it as well as we do not need to accept in this country all migrants. The overpopulated world will soon suffer from this impact due to the lack of food, energy, and jobs. There is no life without a food source, we need to have enough food to sustain us until, our...show more content... According to Emmett (2009), he believes overpopulation poses no threat to the environment because human ingenuity and free markets will restrain population growth. The Neo–Institutionalists are the people who believe a free market based– society will be able to balance the population and the economy with growth and improve environmental quality. Neo–Institutionalist policies focus on the institution and consequences of reform, rather than on the reform of human nature" Although, the economic growth can lower the fertility rates some believe that this can restrain population growth (Bailey, 2006). If we can use science as a tool, science can create energy that can be utilized to create and harvest food, hence the more people the more minds can be utilized for developing new ideas and provide more information to a long stable environment. Furthermore, the overall increase in population will lead to a decline in pollution, due to the creative minds of human. While population growth means more people to feed, it also means that we have more people to devote their creativity and imagination to solve the problems of transforming resources into useful goods and services (Emmett, 2009). "The standard of living has risen along with the size of the world 's population since the beginning of recorded time; However, there is no convincing economic reason why these trends toward a better life should not continue indefinitely." At Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. Overpopulation Essay Stories of current times could sound surreal to citizens of the year 2552. Tales of water coming out of the ground, fuel sources called fossil fuels, or vast areas covered in trees would all be stories around the virtual campfire. Lands once known as Africa have become uninhabitable to even the most resilient organisms. At the poles, it is so cold that the fuel lines in vehicles freeze in eleven seconds. The descendants of seven billion people currently inhabiting this world would be faced with hard times if we fail to take action. An additional 80 million people each year are just going to add to problems such as global warming, food and water shortages, fossil fuel depletion, and destroyed ecosystems. All these problems will become more...show more content... Life expectancy, standard of living, and world economies will begin an apocalyptic down spiral (Living Planet Report 2002).Throughout the next four decades, 97 percent of the population growth will take place in developing countries where governments are already facing social and economic issues. Water shortages are going to be the main issue aspopulation increases(Hoevel). However, seeing as surviving and reproducing are top priorities in these regions, they have little time to spare thinking about the environment and future generations. Overpopulation of humans is similar to a locust swarm. The locusts strip their habitat of all they find useful, then move on to the next area. The difference between humans and locusts though, is that once we strip earth of all she's worth, we have nowhere else to migrate. Overpopulation would take time to develop. It would also take the negligence of governments and citizens. There are several different routes that could be taken to prevent or alleviate the negative effects of overpopulation. Overpopulation is avoidable with governments' help and could be delayed or even avoided in multiple ways. Regrettably, governments are more tied up with economies, foreign affairs, and policy making to spare the man power to worry about issues that aren't pressing on their doorstep. Reducing the population is one path that could reduce strain on the environment. Policy could be implemented that limited the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. Argumentative Essay On Overpopulation I fully believe the conspiracy theory the world leaders consider the world overpopulated and are implementing plans to reduce the population with GMOs and infertility. World leaders have stated the most significant problem facing humanity is overpopulation, and they favor world depopulation. For example, Henry Kissinger believed the World's population was the most urgent issue facing humanity and should ideally be 1 million people. Prince Philip has said he wants to be reincarnated as a virus to help reduce the world's population. I honestly cannot think of a more morbid desire for anyone to have. Effective Intro A compelling introduction can make a paper excellent or just mediocre. First, writing is a process; with changes made from the time I start until the project is complete. The introductory paragraph for this assignment likely changed more than five times. At this point, it is not possible for me to say this was my first and this was my second. However, I can tell you the top introductory paragraph is the one that I used for my assignment. The bottom version is something I found on a scrap of paper it served as the introductory paragraph for a while, but I replaced it. The bold writing at the beginning is eye–catching but, I think using a thesis statement works better at the end of the introductory paragraph. Second, neither of the two writing introductory paragraph videos appealed to me. If forced to pick one method over the other, I would choose the first one Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. Essay On Overpopulation Throughout this paper, we will explore some of the problems associated with a rapidly growing population leading to overpopulation, such as an increase in hunger, a loss of land, and a loss of resources received from the land. We will discuss when the problem began and the history of how fast the world's population has multiplied from the lack of contraception assistance due to cost or availability; consequently, resulting in the overpopulation problem. Furthermore, I will purpose the righting of these problems will contribute to the solution. Moreover, we will discuss who and what are affected by the overpopulation problem. I will argue that population growth will be reduced with the use of Reproductive Education License of Four ...show more content... 23–24). Now put yourself in this room, close quarters and hungry. You see a rat over in the corner. Would you fight for it? You probably said no, but that is because you are not starving, and no one is inside of your personal space for now. The world's overpopulation crisis will lead to an apocalyptic end with conflict over land and food. The problem originated from the beginning of time. When God said "Be fruitful, and multiply..." (Genesis 1:28, The New King James Version). Multiply the world has. The United States Census Bureau (2017), reported the following "the world population increased from 3 billion in 1959 to 6 billion by 1999, a doubling that occurred over 40 years" (International Programs: World Population Growth Rates: 1950–2050 section). If the world's growth rate doubles again over the next 40 years, the outcome will be catastrophic, bringing the population total to twelve billion people on the planet by 2039. However, the Census Bureau anticipates a slowing of the "growth rate" with only a 50 percent increase over 45 years (International Programs: World Population Growth Rates: 1950–2050 section). Even with the Bureau's anticipated data on the decrease of the growth rate, it is not being accomplished fast enough. Kuo (2012), reports there are over a billion people with no access to food, clean water, or sanitation (p. 23–24). Furthermore, the number of people without these resources will only intensify with any increase of the world's Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Essay about Overpopulation in the United States Overpopulation in the United States The world is being over populated with humans not only in China but in the United States of America as well. The problem isn't as obvious in the United States as in other countries, but I believe over–populated nations will soon become a problem everywhere in the world. Population is not a bad thing in all situations, but I think that our population growth problem is un–healthy and needs to slow down. I believe there are several ways to come about this problem as well. Population can be slowed down in many ways; it's just how we choose to execute this problem. I do not think drastic measurements need to take place in order to slow down our rapid growth in the United States. Regulations and higher ...show more content... The government went into even more drastic measurements for this policy, forcing abortions, sterilizations, and fines on an entire village when a birth that was not supposed to happen occurred. China is a male–orientated country; therefore, females got the short end of the stick when it came down to the one–child policy. For example, if you were supposed to have a girl they would force you to try harder for a boy because males were more valuable in China. China is still very over populated to this day, and I believe it is carrying on into the United States. This worries me because I would not want to be involved or participate in the one–child policy. That is why I believe that, though right now our population is not a problem, it soon can become one, and it should start to be controlled and organized better then what it is being now. Abortions and sterilization were enforced in China to slow down their population problem. In order for us to slow down our population problem in the United States I do not think abortions are necessary. I think less drastic measures can take place in order to slow down reproduction. For example, in order to go to school, every child must get shots. They are mandatory, or else you cannot go to school; it's required by the government. I think the government should make it mandatory that all females be on some kind of birth control, such as the shot, patch pill, etc., until Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. Overpopulation : The Problem Of Overpopulation Overpopulation: The Top Worry Yet to be Proven by the Worried The definition of hysteria is an exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion, usually found within groups of people. An example of hysteria includes overpopulation, the futuristic "problem" that is not and will not be a dilemma in the foreseeable future. Back in 15,000 B.C., the world population was five million. Today, it is a staggering seven billion plus. This has caused unease thatoverpopulation will be a problem for our future generations. Although many developing countries around the globe are implementing population control laws, there should be no need for concern about the situation because overpopulation is a myth, scientifically projected to not be an issue, and far–fetched. Overpopulation is a myth. There hasn't been a single death caused by overpopulation in Earth's history. The Earth and its people produce enough resources to sustain themselves. "Today, countries should be able to produce enough food for everyone" (Steele 17). However, there currently isn't a way to distribute it properly to everyone. Distribution is the main reason why every one in six people goes hungry, not overpopulation. Some developed countries can 't produce all the food their people need. However, you can say that they are not overpopulated because they produce goods and services to trade with other countries. Problems that are "related" to overpopulation are being solved. Regarding food and space, agricultural technology is Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 20. What Are The Effects Of Overpopulation In this essay, I will talk about the effects of overpopulation, and the economic, and environmental impact. One major effect of overpopulation, on the economy, is that because there are so many people. Resource scarcity will be much more common, and already, resources are steadily depleting. One example of this would be water. Already, less than one percent of the water on the planet is drinkable freshwater, and due to this, we must be much more careful in our usage of it. The average cost of living around the world has gone up, because our supply of most resources has been steadily decreasing, while the demand for them has been rapidly increasing, due to the high population growth rate, which means that medical costs, food costs, and prices of housing are all going up. Due to the fact that our oil supply globally has...show more content... Also, as businesses become increasingly automated, many people will be left behind, as jobs are closing up, but there will be more people in the job market, and so, people without a good education would be left behind. Unemployment will become a much bigger problem in the future because of overpopulation, and we need to combat this now. Crime rates will rise, as the desperation and need for supplies leads to violence, and it will spiral higher and higher, until we find a way to live more sustainably. Environmentally, overpopulation will, and is already a detriment to the environment in general. At least a million acres, just in the United States of America, are being turned from rural, undeveloped land, into new subdivisions, malls, workplaces, and other buildings. This turns much of the land that many species call home, into somewhere they cannot live, and so this destroys native habitats of animals, and reduces biodiversity as a whole. The ozone layer has been depleting at a rate of 4 percent per year, because of our vast population, which needs immense Get more content on HelpWriting.net