Neo-Malthusianism

Neo-Malthusianism is a modern adaptation of the ideas of Thomas Malthus, an economist who suggested that population growth tends to outpace resources like food, leading to shortages and crises. Neo-Malthusians emphasize the potential dangers of overpopulation and advocate for measures such as family planning and sustainable resource management to prevent environmental degradation and poverty. They argue that unchecked population growth can lead to social, economic, and ecological challenges, and stress the importance of balancing population size with the earth’s carrying capacity to ensure future well-being for all.