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EVR 4026

Human Ecology & Systems

Session Three

Humans and Human Population: Marten, Chapter 3

Topics:

Human Population

• Human population history

• Social mechanisms of population regulation

• The population explosion and quality of life  

• The population explosion and quality of life  

• Things to think about  

Video: Population Explosion; NOVA: The World in Balance - The People Paradox; Population Explosion Aftermath

Homework: 

1. Go to the "Things to think about" link above and answer questions 2-5. Post them in Canvas email.
2. After reviewing the videos above what do you see as the foremost risks to the planet deriving from an explosion in the global population of humans. What, if anything, can be done about it?
3. Read the linked case study on population and the environment. Describe the issues addressed in the case study and possible processes for dealing with these issues. Submit your responses to the instructor via Canvas email.