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Overpopulation

Published on Mar 15, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

OVERPOPULATION

LEON & STIVENSON

DEFINITION OF THE PROBLEM

WHAT?
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Overpopulation is the situation when too many people live in a certain geographical area.

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THE CAUSES

WHY IS IT HAPPENING?
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CAUSES OF OVERPOPULATION

  • Decline in death rate
  • Better medical facilities
  • Technological advance in fertility treatment
  • Lack of family planning
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WHY THE EARTH IS BEING OVERPOPULATED?

  • Overpopulation is an undesirable condition
  • Carrying capacities of Earth are exceeded
  • It has a huge impact on agriculture and natural landscape
  • People are afraid that one day there won't be enough food for everyone

CONSEQUENCES

WHAT IS IT CAUSING?

CONSEQUENCES

  • Depletion of natural resources
  • Degradation of environment
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Rise of unemployment
  • High cost of living
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SOLUTIONS

AND NOW?
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WHAT CAN WE DO?

  • Better education
  • Making people aware of family planing
  • Tax benefits
  • Knowledge of sex education
  • Colonization of other planets (MarsOne 2023)
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