Abstract The human population is doubling every few decades, and hence increased reduction in the natural resources. This study examines the impact of an increase in the human population on the environment. ... The human population growth is a major contributor to the environmental woes. ... With the expected rise in the population, there is a significant concern of whether the earth will be able to withstand loads of demand from the human population (United Nations Centre for Human Settlements, 1996). ... The population pressure has placed a burden on the natural resources and hence this wou...

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The population grows only slightly. ... The total population at this stage grows incrementally, or in some cases, declines. ... It is difficult to predict exactly what will happen as a result of the population decline. ... It is fair to estimate that developed countries" populations will remain at or near population replacement levels. ... (Livi-Bacci, 146/1992) As further illustration of the rapid expansion of the undeveloped countries, Libya and Togo, who are roughly in the second stage of the transition, will double their population every 19 years, Gaza, every 15. ...

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Population development holds a serious issue. "In 1999, the world's population exceeded six billion people. ... From 1927-1967 this population doubled. ... Population growth is a problem that impacts the environment and a general quality of life. Soon, at least one quarter of the world population will live where water is scarce. ...

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• Grade Level: High School