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An Overcrowded World?: Our Impact on the Planet (21st Century Debates)
An Overcrowded World Our Impact on the Planet - 21st Century Debates Author:Rob Bowden Over the last fifty years the world's population has more than doubled. According to experts, our ever-increasing demands will eventually exhaust the earth's supplies of fuel, water and food. Other experts argue that, as our numbers rise, scientists will develop new ways to sustain the human race without harming the environment. "An Overcrowded ... more »World?" investigates how and why the population is growing so fast, the pressure on resources, the effects on wildlife and habitats, food distribution, living spaces and urbanization, migration and refugees and suggests ways of controlling growth. Opposing viewpoints are given throughout to provide opportunities for discussion and debate.« less
ISBN-13: 9780739848722 ISBN-10: 0739848720 Pages:64 Reading Level: Young Adult Rating: