Overpopulation and Environmental Degradation: Selected  Aspects             

What is it about?

One of the most precarious issues that humanity is currently facing is the environmental degradation. Global population continues to rise in absolute terms despite generally declining birth rates. Poverty, overcrowding, air and water pollution are consequences of the populace excess. To find a remedy, a new attitude to the childbearing should be accepted worldwide: the procreation is a matter of public concern. Global acceptance of this maxim is a prerequisite of international understanding and trust. Several regions are discussed here in some detail: the former Soviet Union, sub-Saharan Africa, Southern Asia and the Middle East. The topics of migrations and reproductive coercion are briefly delineated here. Particular ways to alleviation of overpopulation-related problems are discussed: nuclear energy for water desalination in arid regions; permanent contraception, vasectomy and caesarean tubal sterilization. So far, the population size can be controlled using humane, scientifically based methods, taking into account ecological and economical realities. It will not stay that way forever.

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