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Task · part of 7. The bigger picture, TWO of six

7(d). Population and the planet

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How the world's population affects Earth's sustainability, and three human activities that may be putting it at risk now and in future.

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  1. Sustainability Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-07-16), Requirement 7(d)

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