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When Parakeets Plundered New York

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Population Worries: Echoes from Ecology to Society

This chapter explores the historical concerns of overpopulation, focusing on the dynamics between human and animal populations. Through discussions of key figures and foundational research, it reveals how fears of unchecked growth have influenced environmental policies and anxieties over time.

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