overpopulation
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Chinese authorities have rolled out pronatalist incentives after ending its one-child policy -- which had been in place for more than three decades to address poverty and overpopulation.
From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026
In our own day, overpopulation pessimism has given way to very real worries that we aren’t replacing ourselves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
It’s her humane attempt to combat Hell’s rampant overpopulation, which has been typically managed through “extermination.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025
Delhi-based biodiversity expert Faiyaz Khudsar says easy availability of food has led to overpopulation of pigeons in many countries.
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025
We exhibit photos and show a video of all sorts of chimpanzee behaviors, and there is a big section on the dangers of deforestation, overgrazing, and overpopulation.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing overpopulation
Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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5th Grade Human Geography, List 1
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