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In reply to the discussion: AGW: a bigger issue than overpopulation? [View all]NoOneMan
(4,795 posts)42. There is a finite number of generations alive at any given time.
(supposedly).
Before you grandson was born, your father was still alive and saw the same 2 subsequent generations borne from him that you now see.
As long as the frequency of generations do not speed up (and there is an absolute biological limit), 2 births creates a stable to declining population.
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AGW. But then, I've always held nature & wildlife in higher regard than people. nt
raouldukelives
Jan 2013
#18
‘Population Bomb’ scientist: ‘Nobody’ has the right to ‘as many children as they want’
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#20
Nope, no special powers. And I'm just as human and illusion-ridden as the next schmoe.
GliderGuider
Jan 2013
#35
Your scenario (roughly double the death rate) would still be 'overpopulation'
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2013
#23
You said "Climate change will fix that (overpopulation)" is your position
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2013
#33