How Does Overpopulation Affect Sustainability? Challenges and Solutions

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Author
Natalia Kolkowska
Year
2023
Published in
Earth.org

The world’s population has been growing exponentially over the past decades, from around 2 billion in 1900 to more than 8 billion now, and is expected to continue growing in the coming decades. While the increase in the number of people can be seen as a positive development, it also poses a significant challenge to sustainability. In this article, we try to answer the following questions: How does overpopulation affect sustainability and what challenges does this trend pose? What are the potential solutions to address these challenges and create a more sustainable future for all?

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