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How Many People Can Live on Planet Earth?
In a particular horizon, the naturalist Sir David Attenborough investigates whether the world is heading for a crisis of the population.
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In his long career, Sir David has seen the human population, more than double the $ 2.5 million in 1950 to nearly seven million dollars. Think about the profound effects of this rapid growth, both in humans and the environment.
Although much of the projected growth of the human population is likely to come from developing countries, is the lifestyle enjoyed by many in the West that has the greatest impact on the planet. Some experts say that in the UK consumers using up to two and half times its fair share of Earth’s resources.
Sir David examines whether it is the duty of individuals to commit not only to smaller families, but to change the way they live for the sake of humanity and the planet Earth.
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@ScandinavianEmokid Overpopulation is a myth much of the earth is uninhabited
i just googled and was surprised that the projected population rate in canada will be 10 million so we will have around 44million give or take 5 million so no higher then 49 million by the year 2050… i expected us to be at like 60 million at least =/
@mistresspav There is overpopulation….we talk about reducing all species but our own. f*** humanity. Misanthropy is the cure. Solve Et Coagula
THERE IS NO OVERPOPULATION ONLY OVER-EXPLOITATION, DEGRADATION AND CENTRALIZATION OF EARTH’S RESOURCES FOR THE PROFIT OF JUST A FEW. LOOK IT UP YOURSELF.
To the person thinking about having their fourth or fifth kid : There are people who willingly choose to not reproduce to give your child a better chance. People who woud want to have this joy of children, but choose to restrain to give your offsprings a better life. After reading this, ask yourself are you doing the right or the selfish thing, and after concluding to have a new kid regardless, ask yourself will this person who chose not to have kids come to the aid of your children after that.
If we’re in agreement here that overpopulation is such a big issue, then Sir Attenborough needs to get over the fact that people will only stop breeding if we force them to. It’s that, or we ALL die. I, for one, am not in favor of using force, but my sensibilities have no sway on the reality of our situation.
A good idea for African governments would be to invest in condom/counterception companies and sell it for a fair price. I think the governments could get a lot of money from that and use the money to improve education and hospitals or other concerning things.
I think this closely relates to the food chain. predatory species (man) hunts for food, adapts to environment and becomes adept at getting food from animals and plants. as time progresses, the species becomes dominant eating everything in sight. lack of challenge from other predatory species and ready availability of food leads to longer lives and increased population…until the things mankind eats become extinct or unavailable. success as a species comes with a price.
@josefstuchlik1 very well, but the consumption per capitat is far higher in the western world than anywhere else with our excessive living and such. thats the biggest problem- the stress created on a planet that cannot sustain it because of population growth
Oh I’m so ashamed of being born, all us evil humans……. I hope you’re picking up the sarcasim. This is georgia guide stone propaganda and a load of b.s.
More on this topic at “One Planet, One Child” and “Overconsumpulation”.
We all can be part of the”earthour” if you like on31.03.2012, Saturday, from 20.30 – 21:30 Uhr.Turn out the light for one hour.
watch?v=FovYv8vf5_Eor search on youtube with “Earthhour 2012″…Let us show our sympathy for planet earth.♥ for this wonderful planet… 
@josefstuchlik1 have you even seen the documentary?It’s not only about how many children you have, it’s also about the food and the water we waste…The white countries (as you call them) are the most educated ones, it’s normal that they have fewer kids, but they’re more educated, and they could think about the consequences, and act… By not spilling water, by eating differently, by educating people who didn’t had a good educationPlease, wake up yourself
Very informative video. My only gripe is that being a BBC production I find it unacceptable that they include the Republic of Ireland as part of the “UK” when they are talking about predicted population growth. For such an educational video, it is disappointing that the makers of this programme failed to recognise the sovereignty of their closest neighbour.
YES! This totally confirms my general opinion about the world which dominates all statements in every discussion I have. All problems, everything anyone ever complains about relates to this. I try so hard to plead about it, I’m glad it’s finally brought in a clear, structural, understandable way by someone who is taken seriously by many people. The way you put it really matters when you try to communicate something. Many thanks for uploading, and thanks for making, David! MOAR VIEWZ!!!
I am not racist, but i think this: every white modern civilization have max 2 kids per mother, because simply they dont want more, as they cant afford it. every brown NOT very modern civilization have about 5-10 kids per mother. Now tell me where the problem is.. Most of white countries dealing with massive problem how to not die out, just because there new generation does not have enough kids, but most of brown imigrants have 5-10 per mother… WAKE UP
@ybbey this would never work, as 90% of population simply dont have any £$.. that means if your idea is thrown in to practise, we would all die out very very fast…
how many people?Over 9000
@MrBeautifulba1 If everyone had one child, the population would halve.
I think I’ve got it. Stop f*****’!
Humans will just…never…get…it.
@Rennonz any form of authority will contain flaws. Im not saying I have all the anwsers, but you should look into the Venus project by Jacque Fresco.Again, I just want to pass on some info, not to sound like an a**
@mouwsy Where?
@InAwOrLdOfIdIoTs Sorry for cut, but i have a LOTS of problems with uplads, the U tube says :mine acc is will be deleted.
i wish agriculture was never invented and people lived like they did 10,000 yrs ago and humanslived more naturally