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May 2007
Joe Bish, Coordinator
Dear Editor,
As a coordinator for one of New England's few sustainable population organizations, I read
your January 28th, 2007 story, "Projections show state population will keep growing, but
slower than projected," with both relief and concern. Relieved, as Dennis Delay was, that
NH wasn't "going to have to try to stick another city three-quarters the size of Manchester
somewhere" by 2025.
Concerned, however, that every day since article was published global human population
has increased by a net of 200,000. Or in other words, the planet -- as is normal operating
procedure -- has been asked to support the rough equivalent of two additional
Manchesters each day. To quote Mr. Delay again, "That's significant."
The New England Coalition for Sustainable Population seeks a balanced, all-inclusive
approach when considering the issues raised by human population levels. We have no
"silver-bullet" prescriptions for the complex interplay between economics, demographics,
environmental health and the sustainability of our communities and our civilization.
However, we are certain that current challenges to our civilization such as global warming,
depleted fisheries and New England style sprawl can not be looked at seriously without
considering the population issue.
We invite regional citizens interested in the population issue to visit our website
http://www.necsp.org and join the discussion.