The Silent Crisis that is global human population numbers

[Human No More]

An interesting piece of analysis on environmental problems

The Silent Crisis that is global human population numbers

Most environmental organisations tell us that ‘if only we each reduced our environmental demand, population growth would not be a problem’. But our economic system based on growth is driving us in the opposite direction. Even if all the efficiency and renewable alternatives could be implemented the savings would be quickly wasted if populations continue to grow.

You can try reducing consumption all you want, but when you keep adding 100 million and another 100 million, you simply drive every human to a lower and lower standard of living. You cannot escape that reality.

The problem isn't what's done so much as it is how much. Governments try to look like they're doing something by spending vast amounts of money on patches, but continue to promote policies that favour reproduction when they should be limiting it.