The problems of world population growth are outlined, and each is discussed briefly. (DT)

A critique suggesting that Commoner (see SE 506 053) has denigrated the role of population growth in producing the present environmental dilemma, and has instead incorrectly implicated technology as the sole source of the environmental problems faced by the United States. (AL)

This editorial concludes that in order for a family planning policy in an underdeveloped country to be effective, it must include incentives to induce economic and social changes aimed at greater equality and higher productivity. (DT)

Discusses issues related to population growth in Asia, considering various programs and their successes. Indicates that China has had the greatest recent success in reducing population growth (with its one-child family policy). (JN)

Maintains that the overpopulation without adequate resources in Asia, Latin America and other parts of the world can be catastrophic to all the countries in the world. Efforts to provide aid to developing nations have been inadequate. International cooperation for aid is very much needed now. (PS)

Commoner responds to Ehrlich and Holdren's critique (SE 506 052). Main points are answered by consideration of specific examples and an elaboration of the technique used to assess the relative contribution of technological change, increase in affluence, and population growth to pollution," which is considered an indication of environmental…

The problems of population education for peasant cultures are described. The meaningfulness of the usual arguments in favor of low fertility is debated in terms of the facts of peasant life. (DT)

Identifies three components of the global energy dilemma and advocates a redistribution of growth in energy use from rich to poor countries. Outlines steps that must be taken to accomplish this redistribution including population control and improvement of energy technologies. (GS)

Almost unchecked liberty in the use of the environment has brought us to a critical point of unsure survival. Decisions will have to be made to utilize natural resources wisely for present and future use. (PS)

Details concerning world regional differences in growth rate are given, while the changing economic implications of population growth are discussed. (DT)

Rapid population growth, rising competition for resources, and increasing environmental deterioration are intertwined factors in the human predicament that feed political tensions and conflicts of the late twentieth century. Outlines dimensions of this predicament (including data on population, growth, military spending, quality of life, and…

Study conducted by group of selected scientists concluded that life on earth is in grave danger. Author discusses implications of present trends of industrial development around the world. Eight steps are suggested to check further deterioration of the environment and life on earth. (PS)

Discusses the rapid shift in relationships between suppliers of raw materials and the consumers. Indicates that the solution to the major world problems involves changing human behavior, not technology. (GS)

Discusses energy and environmental problems encountered by mankind in the attainment of the goal of an ideal world. Indicates that man will in any event be happier than now after the gradual implementation of negative population growth. (CC)