The Population ExplosionThe Population Explosion vividly describes how the Earth's population, growing by 95 million people a year, is rapidly depleting the planet's resources, resulting in famine, global warming, acid rain, and other major problems. Paul and Anne Ehrlich also clearly and concisely point to immediate action that will lessen the threat of ruin and begin to build a more peaceful, sane, and secure world. |
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... Americans must find a way to integrate mi- gration policy with a comprehensive population policy . This is especially important because net immigration now makes up something on the order of 25 percent of the growth of the American ...
... Americans must find a way to integrate mi- gration policy with a comprehensive population policy . This is especially important because net immigration now makes up something on the order of 25 percent of the growth of the American ...
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... American cities . Of course , one could argue that " correlation is not causation . " The other possible explanation of the association of large cities with signs of stress -that crime , poverty , lack of education , and environmental ...
... American cities . Of course , one could argue that " correlation is not causation . " The other possible explanation of the association of large cities with signs of stress -that crime , poverty , lack of education , and environmental ...
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... American Academy of Arts and Sciences are the top honorary organizations for American scientists and scholars , respectively . Hutchinson , Patrick , and Wilson also are laureates of the Tyler Prize , the most distinguished interna ...
... American Academy of Arts and Sciences are the top honorary organizations for American scientists and scholars , respectively . Hutchinson , Patrick , and Wilson also are laureates of the Tyler Prize , the most distinguished interna ...
Contents
Preface | 9 |
The OneTime Bonanza | 24 |
The Ultimate Resource | 66 |
Copyright | |
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