More than a third of 50 recently surveyed Nobel laureates cited “population rise / environmental degradation” as the biggest threat to humankind. Second on the list was “nuclear war ...

One of the most alarming consequences of population pressure is its effect on the climate. Already one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, Pakistan is experiencing extreme weather fluctuations.

Access to clean and potable water is one of today’s most pressing challenges, with rapid urbanization and population growth ...

In the case of introduced species or agricultural pests, exponential population growth can lead to dramatic environmental degradation and significant expenditures to control pest species (Figure 3).

Half of the global population ... expected to live in urban areas. But in cities two of the most pressing problems facing the world today also come together: poverty and environmental degradation.

These environments cater to fast-paced urban ... for growth and development, the social, economic, and physical landscape of India has transformed. A significant portion of the region’s ...

Human population growth and consumption are at the root of our most pressing environmental crises, but they’re often left out of the conversation. We can fight to curb climate change, stop habitat ...

The film discusses the historical development of American cities, highlighting how geography influenced early trading centers ...

Animal-human interactions are on the rise in wild-urban zones. Yale scientists are concerned about the implications of ...

The Center’s Population and Sustainability program addresses the impacts on wildlife and the environment that are caused by human ... public outreach to raise awareness about human population growth ...

Their study, published Jan. 31 in the journal Science, finds that climate change, urbanization and population growth contribute to growing rat populations in cities. "They’re such fascinating ...

From the perspective of complex systems, a new study reveals the universality, specificity, and explanatory power of ...