The world’s population has grown over the years, reaching almost 8 billion people. However, countries have begun reporting that they have noticed a decline in the birth rate, which has become a new demographic problem. For instance, it was reported that Japan’s new birth rate noticed a 5.1% decline from the previous year.
While government authorities and certain economists consider the low birth rates as a crucial issue, certain climate activists and science experts have mentioned that the declining population birth rate would increase the quality of life and help protect the environment.
Who Could Be Right?
As pointed out by science experts, a high population increases the levels of pollution and adds pressure on the natural environment due to the limited resources. Some have pointed out that the large population density is one of the reasons behind climate change as well.
On the other hand, a low birth rate could reduce the population, making the community unable to contribute to the nation’s and global progress. Basically, the low population could decrease the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as slow down the economic progress of the country.
The Ultimate Answer
Ultimately, there should be a balance between them both. For instance, if the resources were properly allocated, countries may be able to solve both the low birth rate and climate change. To solve low birth rates and climate change issues, politicians and the community have advised the government to take strict action and implement actionable rules and regulations.
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