overpopulation

Prospects for stabilizing the world's population have taken a blow, and if not reversed, will have huge economic, environmental, and political impacts on most people alive today. In 43 years the world's population will increase by 2.5 billion, up from 6.7 billion today. Talk of a "birth dearth" remains true for most industrial countries. The US, with a high rate of immigration, is an exception. But the population "explosion" is not over in many developing countries. There has been a steep decline in foreign aid for family planning, from $723 million in 1955 to $442 million in 2004. "There are 200 million women in the developing world with an unmet need for effective contraception. The result is increasing numbers of unwanted pregnancies. If today's fertility rate of 2.75 children continues, the world's population will reach 12 billion by 2050. The UN projects the fertility rate will fall to 2.05 by 2045-50. The rapid rise in the world's population has long been of concern to many. All the extra people will need more space, food, water, and other natural resources. This could worsen global warming and harm other species on Earth. It is unsustainable. There is a correlation between countries with very young populations and those experiencing civic conflict. Between 1970 and 1999, 80% of all civil conflicts occurred in countries in which 60% or more of the population was under 30. Governments and businesses in countries with young populations have a difficult time providing so many youths with education and meaningful employment. The result can feed unrest and conflict. Remedies include improving access to family planning and reproductive health services plus more equitable access to education and economic opportunities for women. To learn more you may go to http://www.overpopulation.org/ as reference.

yes, i agree that we are gearing towards over population... but, what are we to do to in order to stop this? There are also consequences if there is no growth in population...