Population
The rapid increase in total population coupled with factors such as increasing lifespan bought on by advances in medical research, increasing urbanization and our aspirations for material wealth, relatively easy and more economical travel and tourism contribute to the looming climate emergency.
Increased urbanization has forced cities to expand demanding higher levels of infrastructure such as roads, public transport, energy grids, clean water supply, public health and waste disposal facilities.
Subcategories
Demographics
Overall there are a few common threads.
In most countries there is a growing percentage of the population living in an urban environment at the expense of rural choices. This places a large demand for public transport and accounts for significant pollution. These urban centres are dependent on efficient supply chains for essentials such as food and water.
In addition, over many decades, the population is aging which brings with it a growing demand on community resources.