How Does Overpopulation Affect Sustainability? Challenges and Solutions

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Date of Publication: May 15

Year of Publication: 2023

Publication City: Kennedy Town, Hong Kong

Publisher: Earth.org

Author(s): Natalia Kolkowska

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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