overpopulation

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In our own day, overpopulation pessimism has given way to very real worries that we aren’t replacing ourselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

"Where we have problems, and where everyone in Europe has problems, is with the wild boar population, because there is overpopulation," said Higuera.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Gen. Rob Bonta to keep the prison open, presenting it as an option to alleviate the overpopulation in county jails.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

His government argues that a bear overpopulation problem has led to the attacks.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

The fall has been laid at the door of overpopulation, overuse of natural resources, and drought.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann