Discussion 1

Discussion Board 1: Read Chapter 1 on population (especially pages 1- 30) and the article in the link below and answer the question in the discussion board.

http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-solutions-of- overpopulation.php.

What are the causes of the population explosion that the world is currently experiencing? What are the effects of overpopulation and what solutions can be used to halt rapid population growth or over population?