Write an article on 'Increasing Population- a grave
threat to our civilization', in about 150 words.
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The impact of so many humans on the environment takes two major forms: consumption of resources such as land, food, water, air, fossil fuels and minerals. waste products as a result of consumption such as air and water pollutants, toxic materials and greenhouse gases.
Human overpopulation, continued population growth, and overconsumption are the primary drivers of biodiversity loss and the 6th (and ongoing) mass species extinction. Present extinction rates may be as high as 140,000 species lost per year due to human activity.
Poverty is believed to be the leading cause of overpopulation. A lack of educational resources, coupled with high death rates leading to higher birth rates, result in impoverished areas seeing large booms in population.
5 possible solutions to overpopulation
Empower women.
1)Studies show that women with access to reproductive health services find it easier to break out of poverty, while those who work are more likely to use birth control.
2)Promote family planning.
3)Make education entertaining.
4)Government incentives.
5) One-child legislation.