When brothers share a wife, it is called polygamy. Polygamy is the practice of having more than one husband or wife. It is legal in many countries, but not all. Polygamy can be beneficial for population growth. In countries where polygamy is legal, the population often grows faster than in countries where it is not. … Read more
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to live in a small town or big city. The most important factor is probably population. Big cities have a much larger population than small towns. This means that there are more people to interact with on a daily basis. It also means that there are … Read more
Population growth is the most important driver of human impact on the environment. The world’s population has more than doubled in the last 50 years, and is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. This rapid population growth is putting unprecedented pressure on natural resources and ecosystems. Overconsumption of resources, pollution and climate change are … Read more
The environment is in crisis. The population is growing and the demand on resources is increasing. The environment cannot keep up with the demands of the population. The result is pollution, climate change, and dwindling resources. The environment is in crisis because the population is growing. The world population has doubled in the last 50 … Read more
The United Nations projects that the global population, currently at 6 billion, will peak at about 10 billion in the next century and then stabilize or even decline. A question immediately following the statement, can the Earth feed that many people? It is understood that even if food crops increase sufficiently, other renewable resources, including … Read more