In 2011, our global population reached a staggering 7 billion. Before this, our population was already concerned about limited resources and paranoid about the future. Many were and still are in the process of “going green”. Among the 7 billion inhabitants, there has been talk of overpopulation. The term speaks for itself, we may be overpopulated. But is overpopulation a problem? if yes, what can we do? Today I will present overpopulation, including statistics, and its effects on the economy. In addition to addressing the problem, I want to present possible solutions that might even take us back into history. Overpopulation can be defined as the comparison of our population and the amount of resources used. We are overcrowded and have too many people for our resources. “It seems that we are running out of space on our planet” (Flostro, 1). Our birth rate is increasing and we are getting bigger and bigger. We have our biggest problem, overpopulation. Many believe that expanding our areas and cities is the answer to overpopulation problems. The more we develop, the more we use natural resources. We are rapidly losing our natural resources (Flostro, 1). On Earth, our fresh water reserves are disappearing. “However, there are more people consuming water than being replaced” (Flostro, 1). Along with the disappearance of our fresh water, our biodiversity is also disappearing. “As the population increases, the demand for certain plants increases” (Flostro, 1). The drag on our biodiversity comes from the rapid demand for plants, trees, food and crops. Landfills also take up a lot of space and many communities lack space for their waste. I decided to look at this from a theological perspective and read Kristen Johnston Largen's article in the middle of the page......a major problem with balance and consumption. Solutions must be considered. Whether it is a definite law on population control or simply making contraceptives available to those who do not have access to them; something must be done. The solutions may be easy or difficult, but there is evidence that their existence could work. We have options, now is the time to do something.Works CitedFlostro. “Overpopulation: the most serious environmental problem for science.” » PlanetSave, July 2013. Web. April 26, 2014. Kristof, Nicholas D. “The Birth Control Solution.” New York Times November 2, 11 Web. April 26, 2014.Largen, Kristen J. “The Theological Problem of Overpopulation.” Dialogue: A Journal of Theology 51.1 (2012): 12-13. Internet. April 26, 2014.Xiaofei, Dang. “China has avoided unbridled population growth. » China Today 63.2 (2014): 24-26. Internet. April 26 2014.