The Negative Factors of Overpopulation

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Studies show that by the year 2050 there will be approximately 9 billion people on the earth. The world is growing at a rapid rate and although it may not seem like it here in America, there are other countries that are reaching their capacity. In the last few hundred years the population growth rate has increased rapidly, due to new technology that was designed to better the lives of everyone. Overpopulation can cause negative effects on the earth and how we live our daily lives. The overpopulation and the negative factors that come with it can be very detrimental to the earth.
Overpopulation is the number one problem for the environmental issues of today in the world. There are more gases being let into the atmosphere and more waste given off by humans that is not properly being disposed of. This pollution not only effects humans but also the environment of animals. This causes extreme loss of wildlife. The pollution of water is a huge issue, with sewage discharge into waterways. Factories and mines are the main contributors to the pollution of water. The higher the population, ...

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