Asks whether the world is overpopulated. Looks at the assertion by many scientists, political leaders, environmentalists and ordinary citizens that the environmental consequences of overpopulation will lead to wholesale catastrophe for all life on Earth. Examines the opposing viewpoint that although more people bring more problems, they also bring more hands and more brains to take advantage of the opportunities that the wealth of the post-industrial world is providing.

At head of title on disc label: Planet Earth, the 3rd millennium. "A Hawkhill DVD program." Special features include: onscreen guided questions; mastery quiz.