Planet Under Pressure examines the growing issue of the world's expanding population. It looks at where in the world population growth may be out of control, what governments and scientists are doing to help curb growth and what the future long-term implications for the planet could be if we cannot control human birth rates. Expert opinions about overpopulation are offered, along with the solutions science may hold.

Is our planet's population out of control? What is the future of the global economy? Are we playing God with genetic modification? How secure is the global positioning system and who is tracking you? In Ask the Experts discover some of the most topical issues facing people today and read expert opinions on each subject. Once you have 'asked the experts', become an expert yourself and use the knowledge you have learned to make up your own mind about our future. An investigative series for children aged 9+.

This book is part of a book series called Ask the Experts .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Matt Anniss is a highly experienced music journalist and writer. He regularly reviews band performances and contributes features for a number of music magazines.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: A Ticking Time Bomb?: overpopulation today
• 1: A Global Crisis: overpopulation worldwide
• 1: A Developing Crisis
• 1: A First World Problem
• 1: Radical Solutions
• 1: You're the Expert
• 1: Glossary
• 1: For More Information
• 1: Index