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New NPG Forum Paper Calls for Urgent Action on Overpopulation and Its Impact on the Environment

Negative Population Growth (NPG) is pleased to announce the release of a compelling new Forum paper by renowned author and environmental advocate, Dr. Karen I. Shragg. Titled “Killing Our Land with Kindness: Why We Must Consider the Next Seven Generations By Making Better Decisions About Our Population Size”, this paper highlights the critical need for addressing overpopulation in the United States and the profound consequences of population growth on both human and environmental systems.

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iHeartRadio – Amplifying Our Impact

We are excited to announce our participation in iHeartRadio’s 2024 Charity Directory. This initiative provides us an excellent platform to share our mission and engage with a large audience in Washington, DC. By featuring our cause on prominent radio stations and online, we aim to raise awareness about the pressing issue of overpopulation and how it affects our environment. Through …

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Sinking Cities in the U.S. and the Weight of Population Growth

Urban land subsidence (the slow and gradual sinking of land) is an increasingly critical issue that challenges the stability of our cities. As urban areas grow, the weight of buildings, infrastructure, and concentrated human activities exerts continuous pressure on underlying soils, especially in cities constructed on water-saturated sediments, such as coastal and river delta areas.

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