Look how quickly the Northern countries took to birth control. Even with very severe religious factors. It won't take long for other countries to do it too...and most are....hopefully in time. I agree, it is the very biggest problem.

And despite the flip arrogance that always blames the US etc. for using most of the resources, there are some factors to consider. One is manufacturing, which we have sort of kissed goodbye...but it took a lot of resources and energy. One is the fact that we live in northern climes and have heating requirements...people in some southern climes can not only not heat their houses (although they might like air conditioning), they are not forced inside as much so houses can be smaller. More clothing is needed. In a big country, more transportation is used, if not needed perhaps, getting goods from one spot to another.    And the resources might be extracted or processed in the US but actually sent somewhere else..wheat to Korea, apples and wood to Japan...but I agree we could and must cut back...and we must find ways to get our used goods out of musty basements and landfills and into places where they could be used as is or for raw materials or parts...thta is one of the real shames of America..how much junk we hang onto when others could find it useful. mg