population explosion
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The high desert has seen a population explosion over the past few decades thanks to its relatively cheap housing compared to Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
With the expansion of the area’s wetlands in 2021, it saw a population explosion.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 21, 2023
Authorities have tried various approaches to curb the population explosion in Colombia's main river, the Magdalena, including sterilisation and transferring individuals to zoos abroad.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2023
Beasley attributes the population explosion to a few explanations, including humans illegally moving wild pigs to the areas where hunting them is legal year-round, as well as to warmer climates in recent decades.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2023
The way was therefore clear for a tremendous population explosion.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
