Brenda Ann wrote:


If population continues to grow at the rate it has for the past 50
years (it's doubled in that time), there will likely be a vast
increase in pollution levels (both air and water)...

Increase in pollution?

Just wait until you see how the rising Indian and Chinese economy will
allow tens of millions of Indians and Chinese to trade in their bicycles
for automobiles.

THEN you will see an increase in pollution.