The image above shows population growth from 1650-
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Background:
Global populations skyrocketed in the 20th century. Advances in medicine, technology, and the building of industry lead to the growth of the world. Thanks to antibiotics and medicines developing countries in Asia and Africa were able to have mass population growth (as much as 3.1% growth annually). The global population went from 500 million in 1650 to 2.5 billion in 1950. |
The image above shows the symbol of the Club of Rome.
Global Carrying Capacity- Many scientists began to question the planet's carrying capacity
- The Club of Rome: group of scientists that speculated the Earth's carrying capacity - They got mixed reactions; praised by some hated by others - Limits to Growth: document written by the Club of Rome - They said that once we passed Earth's limits there would be massive, negative, effects - Warning to Humanity: written by 1500 scientists and said the same thing as the Limits to Growth Analysis: The Club of Rome and many other environmentally conscious organizations spurred the modern environmental protection movement. Without them, global warming would have continued, uncontrollably, and the world may have been even more damaged. Thanks to courageous groups like those, that stood up to mainstream ideals, we may be able to save this beautiful planet we have. |
The image above represents the negative effects of global warming.
Environmental Impact- As population grows so does environmental damage
- Biodiversity has decreased dramatically - 4,500+ animal species face extinction - Global warming is a big threat too - Greenhouse gases (CO2 Methane etc.) thicken the atmosphere - This increases heat (solar heat can escape Earth) - CO2 emissions from fossil fuels and automobiles raise temperature - Increase temperature could lead to rise in sea levels (submerging islands and flooding coastal areas) Reaction to Environmental Damage - Conference at Koyto: held at Japanese capital, 159 countries met, discussed environmental problems - They forced developed countries to cut down on on emissions - Didn't force undeveloped countries like China and India to participate Analysis: The uncurbed CO2 emissions from China and India have lead to disastrous environmental damage. Today, China is the largest producer of CO2 in the world. If all countries had been forced to sign the environmental protection plan in Koyto, this disturbing pollution issue would be under control. |
The image above is an example of the promotion of the One Child Policy (China's population control methods)
Population- Many developing nations struggled with population control
- When industrial countries blamed developing ones for overpopulation they called the industrial nations racist - Some countries supported extreme nationalist movements - Mexico: Luis Echeverria (leader of Mexico) encouraged women to have tons of babies - This was a reaction to the "industrial racism" his country and many others received Strict Population Control - This notion of any children gave way to the ideal of population control - Many countries began controlling population growth - This was because medicine had reduced mortality so they didn't need people to have so many kids - The UN and the WHO (World Health Organization) began promoting family planning policies - Contraception is not a guaranteed form of birth control - In China, the government strictly controlled population growth (saw successful population control) - However, in places like India religions like Hinduism impeded these ideals - This is because Hindus promote fertility |
The video above explains the efficacy and the consequences of China's "One Child Policy"
The image above shows the political tensions regarding birth control between the USA and China.
MLA Citations:
- "Club of Rome." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- "Bing." 1650+1950+History+Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- Oskin, By Becky. "1-in-a-Million Odds Link Global Warming and Record Heat." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 26 Jan. 2016. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- "ONE-CHILD POLICY IN CHINA." Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- "Demographic Transition." Demographic Transition. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- ALL information was obtained from the textbook
- "Club of Rome." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- "Bing." 1650+1950+History+Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- Oskin, By Becky. "1-in-a-Million Odds Link Global Warming and Record Heat." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 26 Jan. 2016. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- "ONE-CHILD POLICY IN CHINA." Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- "Demographic Transition." Demographic Transition. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2016.
- ALL information was obtained from the textbook