Overpopulated Issues In America

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Air pollution, drought, rising taxes, high unemployment, and soil erosion. Can you figure out what all of these topics have in common? Chances are, that most Americans will answer, these are issues to be addressed by The United States’ leaders. Many citizens are not aware that all of the topics listed are the results of an overpopulated environment, and that we, as citizens, can be responsible for bringing an end to these pressing issues. Furthermore, quality of life in America will dwindle away as the population size continues to grow at 1% per year, in an already overpopulated area. 1% may sound inconsequential, but that is an additional 3.2 million people per year, and each of these people requires resources, will produce waste, and will