The document discusses the interplay between population dynamics, resource consumption, and climate change. It highlights the risks associated with carbon emissions, global warming, and the carrying capacity of the environment. Additionally, it addresses the implications for living species and resource depletion, alongside considerations for population control.

1. R B
Population
Births / year Deaths / year
Carbon Emissions
Global Warming
Risk of damages to
living species (b)
B
Climate change risks
B
Population reaches
carrying capacity
Resource use
B
Resource depletion
Available Resources (a)
Resource shortage
Resource
consumption / person
Perceived future
standard of living
Births / person
B
Population control
B
Causal Loop Diagram