In 2011, our global population reached a staggering 7 billion. Even before then our population was worried about limited resources and paranoid about the future. Many were and are still “going green.” In the case of the population of 7 billion we speak of overpopulation. The term basically speaks for itself, we may be overcrowded. But is overpopulation a problem? if so, what can we do about it? Today I will talk about overpopulation, including the statistics, and the effects on the economy. In addition to talking about the problem, I want to present possible solutions that could even take us back in history. Overpopulation can be defined as the comparison between our population and the amount of resources used. We are overpopulated and have too many people for our amount of resources. “It seems we are running out of space on this planet of ours” (Flostro,1). Our birth rates are increasing and we are getting bigger and bigger. We have our biggest problem: overpopulation. Many believe that expanding our areas and cities is the answer to any overcrowding problem. The more we expand, the more natural resources we use. We are rapidly losing our natural resources (Flostro, 1). On Earth, our freshwater reserves are disappearing. “However, more people consume water than replace it” (Flostro, 1). Along with the disappearance of our fresh water, our biodiversity also disappears. “With population growth, the demand for some plants increases” (Flostro, 1). The brake on our biodiversity comes from the rapid demand for plants, trees, food and crops. Landfills are also taking up a lot of space and many communities are running out of space for their waste. I decided to delve into the question from a theological point of view and read Kristen Johnston Largen's article ...... middle of the paper ...... a big problem of balance and consumption. Solutions must be considered. Whether it is a defined population control law or simply having contraceptives readily available for those who cannot access them; something needs to be done The solutions may be easy or difficult, but there is evidence that their existence could work. We have options, now it's time to do something about it. Works Cited Flostro. "Overpopulation: Science's Most Serious Environmental Problem." PlanetSave, July 2013. Web. April 26, 2014. Kristof, Nicholas D. “The Birth Control Solution.” New York Times 2 November 11 Web. April 26, 2014.Largen, Kristen J. “The Theological Problem of Overpopulation.” Dialogue: A Journal of Theology 51.1(2012): 12-13. Network. April 26, 2014.Xiaofei, Dang. “China has avoided rampant population growth.” China Today 63.2 (2014): 24-26. Network. April 26 2014.