Be Fruitful, and Multiply, and Replenish the Earth, and Subdue It: Third World Population Growth and Global Warming

By Omar Saleem

This article discusses Third World population growth and its impact on the natural environment. It explores why any solutions must include a consideration of technological transfer, race, religion, culture, economics, health care, AID, energy use and consumption, mutual sacrifice, viable alternatives, and population policies among countries.

The author outlines the history of population control efforts and identifies the impact of world population on the natural environment and infrastructure of Third World nations. Saleem suggests that solutions to world population growth should take into consideration religious beliefs, the impact of patent laws, poor health care and conflicting messages within the international community. Finally, the author discusses how any efforts to remedy environmental concerns in the Third World should integrate the relevant environmental concerns of Third World nations.