Explosive population growth

The consequences of over-population include:

• Hunger and the lack of sufficient fresh water
• The depletion of forests and the extinction of animals and plants
• Atmospheric pollution

The fast-growing number of people on Earth creates problems such as:

• Hunger and poverty
• A global shortage of fresh water
• The depletion of forests in favour of living space and food production for people
• The extinction of many animals and plants
• Atmospheric pollution

Solutions must be found through:

• A more sensible use of raw materials, including agricultural land, which is the no.1 depleting resource on planet Earth
• Increased productivity per m2 of agricultural land
• Better protection of flora and fauna
• Cleaner manufacturing processes