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Population. What are the issues?

  • October 31, 2012 · 7:00 PM

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Location Update: 12th October

Hi everyone. So last month (out of necessity) we tried a new location and the general consensus was that it was a great success! So we're going to do it again. I have booked a big communal table, like last month - but at a more central location. So we'll be heading to Le Pain Quotidien again, but this time in Soho. Easily accessible by four different tube stations (Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road, and Oxford Circus - that's 5 different tube lines!) ... what worked well last time, was grouping up to have discussions (we found it was not practical to have a large group discussion), then shuffling everyone up half way through the evening so that we end up talking to different people. Which, again, I got positive feedback about. So we will follow this format this month too. I've organised with the manager that we can all pay seperately, so you can easily have something to eat while you chat! I've been told we'll be in the downstairs part of the restaurant.

Any questions - just let me know! See you there! Joanna

 

I attended a lecture a few months ago, given by a representative from the organisation ‘Population Matters’… which was on the issue of the human population of planet earth. It presented the key reasons for concern about the number of human beings – it piqued my interest and curiosity. I want to learn more.

So join me this month in exploring the topic of Population.

Experts have calculated that the planet’s population will increase from 7 billion to 9 billion by 2050! The world population has already risen from 2 to 7 billion in the last 85 years. That to me is mind boggling!

What really are the issues? How many human beings can our finite world sustain?

Just like I have done before ... I've provided suggestions for books below, these suggestions have actually come from the Population Matters website …hope this is helpful?

So pick a book and happy reading!

Joanna

And remember ... if you buy from the links below, you help support our bookclub - so thank you if you do! : )

 

     

      

   

 

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  • Leslie O'Connor
    Leslie O'Connor

    Hey, I joined recently and was gutted to realise I couldn't make this - have been reading up! It's a fascinating topic ...

    Look forward to hearing how it went from those who could make it?

    See you for the next one, Leslie

    October 31

    • Joanna
      Joanna

      Hi Leslie. Shame you couldn't make it along... was an interesting conversation - with no particular conclusion... but the fun is in the discussion! :D Hoping you can make it along soon! Take care.

      November 3

  • Joanna
    Joanna

    Hey guys! Just a reminder... if you're no longer going to be able to make it, please update your RSVP! Take care and hopefully see you Wednesday! Joanna

    October 29

  • Jon Hewitt
    Jon Hewitt

    Population matters are doing a talk (maybe same one Joanna went to) in Kingston on Monday 29 October too.

    Anyone found anybody saying increasing population is a good thing? Even if in just a part of 1 country, temporarily?

    October 26

    • Joanna
      Joanna

      Oooh... this one? http://www.meetup.com...
      I can't make it unfortunately... but if anyone is interested... check out the link for details. :D Thanks Jon.

      October 26

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