CROWDED PLANET

On Monday 31 October 2011 the UN says the world population will hit 7 billion people. That's a bit scary, considering how our natural resources are becoming smaller, and I mean non-renewable resources like crude oil. Is there enough drinking water in the planet for so many people, even food?  People need food and water at least and more people also mean more waste and pollution. This increase in population has caused climate change, rising sea levels, expanding deserts and the "sixth extinction" of wildlife. Or maybe it's not the growth in the world population per se but the over-consumption (we consume too much and, what's worse, we feel the need to) of western civilizations like ours.
Of course, there are many theories as to what's causing climate change but it's easier to see why our resources are running out. The problem may be how we use the planet and share its resources. Today, there's not equality in that. While in developed countries they have problems like overeating and obesity, in third world countries people are starving. And that's only an example.
Well, that's a lot to think about so I'll leave you to it. Maybe we can change the future together.

There was a very interesting article yesterday on the guardian about this. In it, child six billion, Adnan Nevic, 12, hopes child 7 billion will see world peace. Is it possible in a world of growing competition for resources?

If you would like to know how big the world's population was when you were born go here. 
Some tips and tricks for living green at ourbreathingplanet.com
The following are two videos by National Geographic on this subject: