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Short of nuclear war itself, population growth is the gravest issue the world faces. If we do not act, the problem will be solved…

— Robert McNamara

If we do not voluntarily bring population growth under control in the next one or two decades, the nature will do it for us…

— Henry W. Kendall

We think there is an ecological problem, but the real problem is irresponsible growth of human population.

— Jaggi Vasudev

“Humans aren’t going to do anything in time to prevent the planet from being destroyed wholesale. Poor people are too preoccupied by primary emergencies,…

— Aric McBay

Instead of controlling the environment for the benefit of the population, perhaps we should control the population to ensure the survival of our environment

— David Attenborough

We need to recognise that slowing population growth is one of the most cost-effective and reliable ways of easing pressure on our environment and…

— Lionel Shriver

Human population growth is a problem in that most humans consume more than they need. The Earth's resources are now strained to sustain the…

— Sharon Gannon

“Growth in the number of humans is associated with decline in humanity.”

— Meeta Ahluwalia

The human population can no longer be allowed to grow in the same old uncontrollable way. If we do not take charge of our…

— David Attenborough

We can survive as a population only if we conserve, develop sustainably, and protect the world's resources.

— Silvia Cartwright

“I believe that the emphasis on curbing population growth diverts attention from the more vital issue of pursuing policies that allow the population to…

— Muhammad Yunus

Man will survive as a species for one reason: He can adapt to the destructive effects of our power-intoxicated technology and of our ungoverned…

— Rene Dubos