So, in the next 30 years, we’re adding about 2 billion more people (net) to the planet. The odds that it goes smoothly is small. First, 30 years is a long time

So, in the next 30 years, we’re adding about 2 billion more people (net) to the planet. The odds that it goes smoothly is small. First, 30 years is a long time to not have a big population event. Second, 2 billion people will strain resources considerably (its a 25% increase over today). The impacts on disease, pollution, war, etc., are significant even if food supply can handle it. And what about climate change, or increasing algae blooms (due to pesticide use)? There are so many things that’s ave to work to not have a population event, that it’s a pretty scary proposition. Sure, the birth rate has declined dramatically, but Malthus may yet be proven correct.