Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems.

As we come into the new millennium, the overcrowded situation in downtowns has become a whistle-blowing topic among both government and
individuals
. In my opinion,
although
such
a phenomenon may drag people into adverse circumstances and damage their lives, there are many interventions that can be carried out to confront
this
trend. On the one hand, there are various severe downsides caused by overpopulation.
First
and foremost, due to the proliferation of private vehicles, which are one of the most hazardous contributors
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environmental contamination,
individuals
might do harm to the surrounding environment by releasing
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carbon emissions and exhaust fumes.
Moreover
, the raising amount of toxic chemicals and harmful garbage from heavy industries or household purposes is released directly without any classification to the environment, whereby, could detrimentally damage the atmosphere and water supply or even trigger ozone depletion and
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effect. Another
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influence is the poor living conditions
such
as slums with heated or damp housing due to a lack of accommodation and citizens may
therefore
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or turn to drugs since they are in a privileged context.
On the other hand
, there are a host of feasible measures that could be taken into consideration to cope with
this
problem. One of them is that local authorities had better allocate more money to construct and upgrade the infrastructure, transport system as well as up-to-date amenities in
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and countryside in order to make residents gravitate towards these regions.
In addition
, more stringent regulations and greater punishment
such
as higher taxes should be imposed to limit the overuse of petrol means of transport and avoid littering illegally from factories or domestic usage. What’s more,
individuals
ought to participate in community projects or clubs - which could help them foster more community spirit - to raise their consciousness about
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and clean environment. In conclusion,
although
overpopulation could do damage to both the surrounding nature and citizens, I hold
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belief that
this
phenomenon could be mitigated by a joint effort of government and
individuals
.
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  • strain on infrastructure
  • public services
  • overcrowded
  • inadequate healthcare services
  • pressure on educational institutions
  • environmental impact
  • increased pollution
  • waste management
  • destruction of green spaces
  • natural habitats
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