This topic debates the merits of new technology and the impact on our environment. However, no debate needs to be had regarding the explosion of global population. Take into consideration that in 1900, the world had a total population of nearly 1.6 billion people; but by 1950 the global head count was roughly 2.55 billion; and in the 2000 the world's population exceeded 6.12 billion. This large increase has put pressure in Mother Nature and has led to deforestation, desertification, air pollution, lack of drinkable water and a host of other environmental issue. However, add into the equation the brutal trade competitions that are taking in the name of consumerism the global is a tipping point.