Signs of overpopulation are virtually everywhere — and can even
be seen when it comes to the basics of life, like food and
shelter. Besides the obvious signs, like crowded cities and
roads, and rampant consumption of our natural resources, there
are other signs that may or may not be readily apparent,
depending on your outlook. First, let’s have a look at the
current world population. As I write this, the figure stands at
well over 6.7 billion people. Given people’s reproduction
habits, particularly in developing countries, and the fact that
population growth goes virtually unchecked, thanks to our being
the dominant species on earth, with no natural predators of any
kind, how many more hungry mouths do you think our planet can
support, particularly when most people’s diet consists of meats
instead of vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains and other plants?
Have you thought about housing lately? Those of you who read my
articles regularly know how worked up I am about the flimsy
plywood boxes they build and call ho