General Article Advantages and disadvantages of population growth

Topic Selected: Changing Population Book Volume: 435

By Tejvan Pettinger

Over the course of history, the world has seen rapid population growth. It has enabled a rich diversity of culture, technology and improved living standards. However, population growth is increasingly coming at a cost – in particular to the environment. High population levels are contributing to the depletion of natural resources and causing widespread pollution. Some fear population growth is now deeply damaging for both the planet and even the survival of many natural ha...

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