Every problem facing humanity, from poverty to violent conflict over resources, is exacerbated by a ballooning human population and so is every problem facing nature, including ecosystem loss, species extinctions, and climate chaos. But why is the demographic explosion and its effects ignored by policymakers and the media? Why do important people within the global environmental movement itself avoid the great challenges of the population issue? Isnt it time to start talking about the equation that matters most to the future of people and the planet? Overpopulation Overdevelopment Overshoot. In a book as large and dramatic as the topic it covers, Overdevelopment, Overpopulation, Overshoot OVER will ignite that conversation around the world. In an exhibit-format treatment with provocative photos from across the globe, OVER moves beyond insider debates and tired old arguments yes, population numbers AND consumption both matter.
