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Overpopulation is scientifically defined as a state where you start destroying your living environment.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2024

Overpopulation, logging, agriculture, conversion of forests to unsustainable oil palm plantations, and other human activities are rapidly destroying forest environments required by orangutans for survival, according to the zoo.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2021

Overpopulation happens when a city grows faster than it can be managed.

From The Guardian • Mar. 21, 2018

Overpopulation and low resources add up to the burden on the already deteriorating condition of the country.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2017

Overpopulation was not the fault of the people, but their misfortune.

From Irish History and the Irish Question by Smith, Goldwin




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