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Extra population (or Human population overshoot)
Human overpopulation (or human population overshoot) is the concept of a human population becoming
too large to be sustained by its environment or resources in the long term. The idea is usually discussed in the context
of world population, though it may also concern regions. Human population growth has increased in recent centuries
due to medical advancements and improved agricultural productivity. Those concerned by this trend argue that it results
in a level of resource consumption which exceeds the environment's carrying capacity, leading to population overshoot.
The concept is often discussed in relation to other population concerns such as demographic push and depopulation,
as well as in relation to resource depletion and the human impact on the environment.
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Discussions of overpopulation follow a similar line of inquiry
as Malthusianism and its Malthusian catastrophe,[1][2] a hypothetical event
where population exceeds agricultural capacity, causing famine or war over
resources, resulting in poverty and depopulation.
Recent discussion of overpopulation was popularized by Paul Ehrlich in
his 1968 book The Population Bomb. Ehrlich described overpopulation as a
function of overconsumption,[3] arguing that overpopulation should be defined
by a population being unable to sustain itself without depleting non-renewable
resources.[4][5][6] Modern proponents of the concept have suggested that
overpopulation, population growth and overconsumption are
interdependent[7][8][9] and collectively are the primary drivers of human-
caused environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss, and other societal
problems.[10][11][12] Advocates have suggested implementation of population planning strategies to reach a
proposed sustainable population.
The concept of overpopulation is controversial, with many parts of the environmental movement and academic
communities disputing its premise. Some demographic projections suggest that population growth will stabilize in the
21st century, and many experts believe that global resources can meet this increased demand, suggesting that a global
overpopulation scenario would be unlikely.[13][14] Other critics highlight how attempts to blame environmental issues
on overpopulation tend to oversimplify complex social or economic systems, or place blame on developing countries
and poor populations—reinscribing colonial or racist assumptions.[2][15][16] For these reasons, critics of
overpopulation suggest overconsumption be treated as an issue separate from population growth.[17][18]
Overpopulation: Causes, Effects and Solutions
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Overpopulation is an undesirable condition where the existing human population exceeds the actual carrying capacity
of the earth . Overpopulation occurs due to various factors. Declining death rate, improved medical facilities, depletion
of valuable resources are some of the factors that lead to overpopulation. It is possible for a sparsely populated area to
become densely populated if it cannot sustain life.
With each coming year the increasing advancement in technology has affected humanity in different ways. One of these
is the ability to save lives and create a better treatment for everyone. A direct result of this has been increased life
expectancy and population growth .
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“ Overpopulation occurs when the population of a species exceeds the carrying capacity of its ecological
niche. This may result from an increase in births (fertility rates), a decrease in death rates, an increase in
immigration, or the depletion of a sustainable biome and resources. "
human overpopulation is one of the things I think is most important to solve if our children and grandchildren
are to have a better quality of life.
~ Alexandra Paul
Population growth has increased over the past fifty years and has resulted in overpopulation. Throughout the history
of our species, birth and death rates have always been able to balance each other and maintain population growth
rates that are sustainable.
Since the time of the bubonic plague in the 1400s, population growth has continued to increase. Between the time of
the plague and the 21st century, there have been hundreds and thousands of wars, natural disasters , and man-made
hazards.
However, none of this made a dent on the population. Developing countries face more population problems than
developed countries, but it now affects most of the world. When we talk about overpopulation, we should first try to
understand its underlying causes.
Background
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World population has been rising continuously since the end of the Black
Death, around the year 1350.[19] The fastest doubling of the world
population happened between 1950 and 1986: a doubling from 2.5 to 5
billion people in just 37 years,[20] mainly due to medical
advancements and increases in agricultural productivity.[21][22] Due to
its dramatic impact on the human ability to grow food, the Haber
process enabled the global population to increase from 1.6 billion in 1900
to 7.7 billion by November 2018.[23] So rapid has been the recent rise in
the human population (i.e., from 1.6 billion in 1900), that roughly 14% of
all of the human beings that have ever existed are still alive
UN population estimates and projection 1950–2100
today.[24] Some researchers analysis this growth in population like
other animal populations, human populations predictably grow and shrink
according to their available food supply as per the Lotka–Volterra
equations, including agronomist and insect ecologist David
Pimentel,[25] behavioral scientist Russell Hoffenberg,[26][27] and
anthropologist Virginia Abernethy.[28]
History of world population
Map of countries and territories by fertility rate (See List
of countries and territories by fertility rate.)
World population history[29][30][31]
Year 1806 1850 1900 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020
Billions 1.01 1.28 1.65 2.33 2.53 3.03 3.68 4.43 5.28 6.11 6.92 7.76
World population has gone through a number of periods of
growth since the dawn of civilization in the Holocene period, around
10,000 BCE. The beginning of civilization roughly coincides with the
receding of glacial ice following the end of the last glacial
period.[32] Farming allowed for the growth of populations in many
parts of the world, including Europe, the Americas and China through
the 1600s, occasionally disrupted by plagues or other
crisis.[33][34] For example, the Black Death is thought to have
reduced the world's population, then at an estimated 450 million, to
Human population growth rate in percent, with
between 350 and 375 million by 1400.[35]
the variables of births, deaths, immigration, and
emigration – 2018
After the start of the Industrial Revolution, during the 18th century, the rate of
population growth began to increase. By the end of the century, the world's
population was estimated at just under 1 billion.[36] At the turn of the 20th century, the world's population was roughly
1.6 billion.[36] By 1940, this figure had increased to 2.3 billion.[37] Dramatic growth beginning in 1950 (above 1.8% per
year) coincided with greatly increased food production as a result of the industrialization of agriculture brought about
by the Green Revolution.[38] The rate of human population growth peaked in 1964, at about 2.1% per year.[39] Each
subsequent addition of a billion humans took less and less time: 33 years to reach three billion in 1960, 14 years for four
billion in 1974, 13 years for five billion in 1987, and 12 years for six billion in 1999.[40]
On 14 May 2018, the United States Census Bureau calculated the world population as 7,472,985,269 for that same
date[41] and the United Nations estimated over 7 billion.[42][43][44] In 2017, the United Nations increased the medium
variant projections[45] to 9.8 billion for 2050 and 11.2 billion for 2100.[46] The UN population forecast of 2017 was
predicting "near end of high fertility" globally and anticipating that by 2030 over two-thirds of the world population will
be living in countries with fertility below the replacement level[47] and for total world population to stabilize between
10 and 12 billion people by the year 2100.[48]
Various causes of overpopulation
1. Decrease in mortality rate
Overpopulation is rooted in the difference between the overall birth rate and death rate of the population . If the number
of children born each year equals the number of adults who die, then the population will be stable .
about overpopulation shows that while there are many factors that can increase the death rate in the short run, those
that increase the birth rate do so in the long run .
It gave them the ability to sustain their nutrition without hunting . This created the first imbalance between the two rates.
2. Agricultural progress
Technological revolution and population explosion occur at the same time. There have been three major technological
revolutions. They are tool making revolution, agricultural revolution and industrial revolution.
20th century allowed humans to increase food production and further increase yields by using fertilizers, herbicides, and
pesticides. This allowed people more access to food which led to the subsequent population explosion.
3. Improved medical facilities
The industrial revolution started with this continuation. Technological progress was perhaps the biggest reason for the
permanent disruption of the balance.
Science was able to develop better ways of producing food, which allowed families to feed more mouths. Also, medical
science made many discoveries, due to which they were able to overcome various diseases .
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thousands of years, a very small portion of the population had enough money to live comfortably. The rest faced poverty
and would raise large families to compensate for the high infant mortality rate.
Families who have lived through poverty, natural disasters, or simply need more hands to work are a major cause of
overpopulation .
earlier times In contrast , most of these extra children survive and consume resources that are not sufficient in nature.
United Nations , the world's forty-eight poorest countries are also likely to contribute the most to population growth.
Their projections suggest that the combined population of these countries could grow from 850 million in 2010 to 1.7
billion in 2050.
5. Child Labour
It is nothing short of a tragedy that child labor is still prevalent in many parts of the world. According to UNICEF, an
estimated 150 million children are currently working in countries with weak child labor laws. Seen as a source of income
by poor families, children start working too young and miss out on opportunities for education , especially when it comes
to birth control .
6. Technological advances in fertility treatment
With the latest technological advancements and further discoveries in medical science, it has become possible for
couples who are unable to conceive to undergo fertility treatments and have children of their own.
Today there are effective drugs that can increase the chances of conception and increase the birth rate. Moreover,
pregnancy is much safer today due to modern techniques .
7. Immigration
Many people prefer to move to developed countries like USA, UK, Canada and Australia, where the best facilities are
available in terms of medical care, education, security and employment. The result is that those people settle there,
eventually populating those places.
If the number of people leaving the country is less than the number of people entering, this usually leads to greater
demand for food, clothing, energy and housing.
This results in a shortage of resources. Although the overall population remains the same, this affects the population
density, making the area only more crowded.
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9. Poor contraceptive use
Poor family planning on the part of partners can lead to unintended pregnancies despite contraception in developed
countries readily available
76% of women aged 16 to 49 in Great Britain use at least one form of contraception, leaving a quarter open to
unintended pregnancy. Whereas a study by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that this number drops to 43%
in underdeveloped countries , which lead to high birth rates .
Severe effects of overpopulation
1. Depletion of natural resources
The effects of overpopulation are quite serious. The first of these is resource depletion. Earth can only produce a limited
amount of water and food, which is falling short of current needs.
Much of the environmental damage over the past fifty-odd years has been caused by the increasing number of humans
on the planet. These include deforestation , reckless hunting of wildlife, causing pollution and creating other problems.
Those who are overpopulated They observed that violence and aggression outside the battlefield increased greatly when
competing for resources .
2. Degradation of environment
With the excessive use of coal, oil and natural gas, it is starting to create some serious effects on our environment .
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3. Conflict and War
Overpopulation in developing countries puts a great strain on the resources that should be used for development.
Disputes over water are becoming a source of tension between countries, which can lead to war. This leads to the spread
of more diseases and makes them difficult to control.
Starvation is a huge problem facing the world, and child mortality is fueled by it. Poverty is the biggest characteristic
when talking about overpopulation .
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4. Increase in unemployment
When a country becomes overpopulated, it creates unemployment because there are fewer jobs to support the large
number of people. Rising unemployment leads to crime, such as theft, as people want to feed their families and provide
them with the basic amenities of life.
5. High cost of living
As the gap between demand and supply continues to widen due to overpopulation, it raises the prices of various
essential goods, including food, housing and healthcare. This means that people have to pay more to survive and feed
their families.
6. Pandemics and Pandemics
Poverty is linked to many environmental and social factors, including overcrowding and unhealthy lifestyles, malnutrition
and inaccessible, inadequate or non-existent health care, which make the poor more likely to be exposed to infectious
diseases. Furthermore, high population density increases the likelihood of new epidemics and epidemics emerging.
7. Malnutrition, starvation and famine
When resource availability is scarce, starvation, malnutrition as well as ill health and food-deficiency diseases such as
rickets are more likely . is _
Famine is usually associated with less-developed regions and has a high correlation with poverty levels.
8. Scarcity of water
About 1% of the world's water is fresh and accessible. Overpopulation is a major problem that puts enormous pressure
on the world's freshwater supplies.
According to the study, by 2025, human demand for fresh water available on the planet will be about 70%. Therefore,
people living in impoverished areas who already have limited access to such water will be at greater risk.
9. Short life expectancy
A large part of the world's population growth occurs in least developed countries. Therefore, lower life expectancy
caused by population growth is experienced by less-developed countries .
This causes resource shortages in these countries, resulting in less access to medical care, fresh water, food and jobs,
and ultimately a sharp decline in life expectancy .
10. Termination
The effects of overpopulation on the world's wildlife are dire. As demand for land increases, destruction of natural
habitats such as forests becomes common.
Data have also been collected to show a direct link between the decline in the number of species on the planet . If
current trends continue, about 50% of the world's wildlife species will be at risk of extinction, some scientists warn.
Also see examples of keystone species in their respective ecosystems
11. Increased intensive farming
As the population grew over the years, farming practices evolved to produce enough food needed to feed larger
numbers of people. However, these intensive farming methods cause damage to local ecosystems and land that may
create problems in the future.
Moreover, necessary Intensive farming due to machinery also contributes to climate change. If the population continues
to grow at its current rate, this effect will likely intensify.
12. Rapid climate change
Overpopulation forced larger countries like China and India to continue developing their industrial capacity. They now
rank as two of the world's three largest emissions contributors, excluding the United States .
According to 97% of the scientific community , human activity is changing global temperatures. If more is not done to
reduce individual carbon footprints on a broader scale, larger populations could accelerate these changes .
Overpopulation _ Incredible solution
1. Better education
One of the first steps is to implement policies that reflect social change. Educating the public helps them understand
that most need one or two children.
Likewise , education plays an important role in understanding the latest technologies that are making huge waves in the
computing world. Families who face a difficult life and decide to have four or five children should be discouraged .
Family planning and effective birth control can help women make their own reproductive choices. An open discussion
of abortion and voluntary sterilization should be seen when talking about overpopulation.
2. Education for the girl child
Currently, more than 130 million young women and girls around the world are not enrolled in school. Most of them live
in male-dominated societies, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South and West Asia, which do not give women the
same access to education as men.
Binding gender norms and child marriage further hamper their educational opportunities. Girls who receive less
education are more likely to become children and suffer exploitation. Moreover, poor families are less likely to enroll
their daughters in school.
3. Making people aware about family planning
As the population of this world is increasing at a rapid pace, raising awareness among people about family planning and
informing them about the serious after effects of overpopulation can help in curbing population growth.
One of the best ways is to inform them about various safe sex techniques and contraceptive methods to avoid unwanted
pregnancy.
4. Tax benefits or exemptions
up with different policies regarding tax breaks to control overpopulation .
One of them could be waiving a certain portion of income tax or reducing the income tax rate for married couples who
are single or have two children. Since we humans are more inclined towards money, this can bring some positive results.
5. Knowledge of sex education
Sex education must be taught to young children at the primary level. Most of the parents feel shy to discuss such topics
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6. Social Marketing
Some associations have already started social marketing to educate the public about the effects of overpopulation.
Interventions can be done widely at low cost. A variety of print materials (flyers, brochures, fact sheets, stickers) can be
distributed at places such as local places of worship, sporting events, local food markets, schools and car parks.