human population growth

description

• the measure at which we are populating Earth
• the current rate is 1.1%
• The rate has been increasing for decades
• The rate is expected to continue increasing, but eventually be zero.

causes

• medical advances (people live longer)
• agricultural production boost (more food)
• underdeveloped countries: 5-6 kids born per household

biosphere

• We interfere with the water cycle
• pollute the skies and landfills
• deforestation
• messing with the atmosphere

SOLUTIONS

• regulation: controlling how many kids people have
• empowering women: educating the women in the 3rd world