The planet’s population continues to balloon–we are currently 7.6 billion individuals, according to the United Nations’ most up-to-date estimate. That’s pretty astonishing once you consider that, in 1900, the world had just 1.5 billion people on it. As this expansion shows no indication of slowing, it’s become increasingly important for the scientific community to assess the potential result of overpopulation. An increasing number of people means fewer and fewer resources, which may create lots of problems for the health of individuals and the world as a whole, in ways that might surprise you–such as these. And for more perspectives of this future, find out the 30 Craziest Predictions About the Future Experts Prove Are Going to Happen.
Read the full article here.
The views and opinions expressed through the MAHB Website are those of the contributing authors and do not necessarily reflect an official position of the MAHB. The MAHB aims to share a range of perspectives and welcomes the discussions that they prompt.