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The Population Explosion

The 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.

Subject
sciencehistorysociologyphilosophy
Themes
environment
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 320 pages

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