In 1968 while I was in graduate school at the University of Oklahoma, we all were talking about Paul Erlich's new book, The Population Bomb, and its dire predictions. My worry over population has evolved into worry about climate change -- a deep concern that selfish actions today are leaving an unhealthy world for future generations. I want my grandchildren to have the opportunity for healthy lives!!! On the morning of January 3, the program 1A on radio station WAMU did a thought-provoking feature, "More People, More Problems" on the 50th anniversary of the publication of Erlich's book. And, at a website entitled "Better (not bigger) Vermont" I found several poems and songs about population, including the "Population Pressure Song" by Calvin Stewart & Joice Marie -- I offer several stanzas below:
from Population Pressure Song by Calvin Stewart & Joice Marie (©2008)
. . .
Pop pop, goes the population
Got to stop, the population
While we still have our woods
In our quiet neighborhoods
Even if you think it's wrong
Help me sing this not so funny, funny little song
Sing along, sing along
The Population Pressure Song
Pop pop, goes the population
Got to stop, the population
Bring the nation down to size
Do your part to minimize
. . .
Information about the authors and the complete poem -- both a print and an audio version --- are found here at the "Better (not bigger) Vermont" website.
Let's work together and SAVE OUR WORLD!!
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