Human Population Growth and the Environment

Feb 17, 2013

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Human Population Growth and the Environment. Human Population - An Explosive GrowthHuman Needs - Limited ResourcesOur Natural Environment Under AttackRoles of Technology and EngineeringAn Uncertain Future. Humans are Recent Arrivals. Earth - 5 Billion YearsMulti-cell Biota - 600 Mill

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