Due to a number of factors outlined in this article,the issue of population growth is excluded from the sustainability discussion.In this article,we explore some of the ethical presumptions that underlie the issues li...Due to a number of factors outlined in this article,the issue of population growth is excluded from the sustainability discussion.In this article,we explore some of the ethical presumptions that underlie the issues linking population growth and sustainability.Critics argue that action to address population creates social and economic segregation,and portray overpopulation concerns as being "anti-poor," "anti-developing country," or even "antihuman." Yet,de-linking demographic factors from sustainability concerns ignores significant global realities and trends,such as the ecological limits of the Earth,the welfare and long-term livelihood of the most vulnerable groups,future prospects of humanity,as well as the ecosystems that support society.展开更多
Population is a phenomenon ever changing more positively rather than the vice versa.It is more increasing in Asian countries.The increase of population in Asia is not compatible with the geographical size and capacity...Population is a phenomenon ever changing more positively rather than the vice versa.It is more increasing in Asian countries.The increase of population in Asia is not compatible with the geographical size and capacity of the countries concerned.Through the process of urbanization,and in the form of migration,a large number of people have left their birth lands for cities and new lands.Such a change over contributes to overpopulation,pollution and environmental issues in the new areas and under population in birth lands;villages and cities.Such a transition creates complex issues in the new destinations which are sociologically worth appraising.展开更多
文摘Due to a number of factors outlined in this article,the issue of population growth is excluded from the sustainability discussion.In this article,we explore some of the ethical presumptions that underlie the issues linking population growth and sustainability.Critics argue that action to address population creates social and economic segregation,and portray overpopulation concerns as being "anti-poor," "anti-developing country," or even "antihuman." Yet,de-linking demographic factors from sustainability concerns ignores significant global realities and trends,such as the ecological limits of the Earth,the welfare and long-term livelihood of the most vulnerable groups,future prospects of humanity,as well as the ecosystems that support society.
文摘Population is a phenomenon ever changing more positively rather than the vice versa.It is more increasing in Asian countries.The increase of population in Asia is not compatible with the geographical size and capacity of the countries concerned.Through the process of urbanization,and in the form of migration,a large number of people have left their birth lands for cities and new lands.Such a change over contributes to overpopulation,pollution and environmental issues in the new areas and under population in birth lands;villages and cities.Such a transition creates complex issues in the new destinations which are sociologically worth appraising.
