Numbers are just numbers until you put meaning to it

Posted by MCSharp on 01-25-2008 in Should we start worrying about overpopulation?

Everyone talks about how much population numbers have jumped in recent years. Everyone looks toward the future and how dire it will be.

I could be wrong (and often am), but if the entire world population were to live in a metropolitan area (pick your favorite big city), we would need no more room than Alaska. That still leaves a lot of space for farming and resources.

Maybe the true worry here is that we are running out of resources for everyone. There just needs to be smarter management of these. Plus, being from Minnesota, I don't mind that fresh water becomes a highly sought commodity.