Opinion polls

Debates and opinion polls show most people think overpopulation is an issue

2009 -Proposition: This house believes that the world would be better off with fewer people.

Result: Yes by 4:1 Economist debate

2009 - Proposition: Is the new baby boom a good thing?

Result: No, the planet can’t sustain more mouths to feed by 3:1 Guardian poll

2009 - Most people think the world and UK populations are too high YouGov poll for OPT

Guardian straw poll

OPT survey

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