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Population growth is critical to environmental change. The IPAT equation (from both Week 1 and 2 readings) is an equation that describes four variables that interact to produce environmental change: I = P x A x T where I reflects the environmental impact, P the population size, A the level of affluence/consumption per person, and T the impact of technology use. We are learning about past, current, and projected future population growth and the underlying factors and causes. We also explore some different population growth scenarios in the Eco Moment (Population Growth Calculator). https://calculator.academy/population-growth-calculator/ Based on your understanding of these issues, please answer the following questions: Please answer the following 3 questions all parts. 1. Given this equation, what drives environmental decline? 2. Compare the United States with a developing country of your choice and conduct some research. How do the factors given in the I=PAT equation differ for these two countries? Can you calculate or find actual calculations of the value I? Please use country no one else may use such as Jamaica or Bermuda or Greece only chose and research 1. 3. Describe one or two of the most pressing environmental issues faced by the developing country you selected. How are these issues related to population growth and affluence in this country? Consider age structure, population growth rate, and standard of living here. Please cite intext and at the bottom of the page from below or external credible sources. https://ourworldindata.org/world-population-growth https://ourworldindata.org/age-structure https://ourworldindata.org/urbanization https://vimeo.com/81597063?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=10851287 https://www.census.gov/popclock/ https://calculator.academy/population-growth-calculator/ Run the calculator for some different scenarios: Under “Initial Population,” enter the current global population size you obtained from the World Population Clock above (rounded to the nearest thousand, e.g. 7,675,675,000). Under “Rate of Growth,” enter the growth rate in percent (%) that you want to explore. For example, run the calculator using the global peak population growth rate of 2.1% in 1968, the current global population growth rate of just over 1%, and/or the UN’s projected global population growth rate of 0.1% by the end of the century (Roser, Ritchie & Ortiz-Ospina, 2019). Click “Next.” Under “# of years,” enter the time period you want to explore. For example, consider how the global population would grow by 2050 (in 30 years), given the differehkznt growth rates you explore.