Overpopulation effect on environment
- 1. OVER POLLUTION EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT Presented By Abhay Gupta Under the guidance of - Prof. Maheshwari Ma’am Branch – BEIT
- 2. INDEX • Introduction • Causes • Effects • Potential Solutions • Conclusion • Reference
- 3. INTRODUCTION • Over the last half century the population of the world has exploded. At the time of writing there are seven billion people on the planet and this number is projected to grow in a short period of time. • Of all of the environmental challenges facing the planet today overpopulation is one that sometimes slips under the radar. Issues like pollution, climate change and water shortages all seem to take precedence, but overpopulation is one of the main contributors to many other environmental issues.
- 4. THE CAUSES There are number of factors that contribute to overpopulation. These are the leading causes: Poverty
- 8. THE EFFECTS Overpopulation can have a number of effects, most of which are negative as examined below. Lack of Water
- 9. THE EFFECTS Lower Life Expectancy
- 12. POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS So now we know more about overpopulation and the effects it can have, but what can be done about it? There are a number of proposed solutions. Better Sex Education
- 14. POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS Changes in Policy
- 15. POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS Education on the Subject
- 16. CONCLUSION • Overpopulation is a crisis that potentially stands alongside climate change as one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. • Despite this, there is little in the way of education or dialog relating to the issue, particularly in schools.