We’re approaching overpopulation. Or we’re in danger of population decline. It depends who you ask. As we prepare to pass eight billion humans on Earth, a look at the history of population anxiety and thoughts about where we go from here. Plus, a visually-appealing compostable alternative to Keurig Cups and Nespresso pods. And a vital Muppet-related update.

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Links:

• How many people can Earth handle? (BBC)
• Before the Flood – the Enuma Elish and the Atrahasis (Literature and History)
• Why U.S. Population Growth Is in the Danger Zone (The Atlantic)
• If I Care About the Environment but Am Also Lazy, Should I Get a Nespresso or Keurig? (NY Times)
• K-Cup creator John Sylvan regrets inventing Keurig coffee pod system (CBC, 2015)
• Swiss retailer rolls out 'coffee balls' to replace capsules (AP)
• 'Tis (Almost) the Season to Watch the Restored 'Muppet Christmas Carol' On Disney+ (Collider)
• Jackson Bird on Twitter

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