Full Idea
Although bare population figures are important for environmental impact, the level of affluence and the technology are also crucial factors.
Gist of Idea
For the environment, affluence and technology matter as much as population size
Source
Andrew Dobson (Environmental Politics: very short intro [2016], 2)
Book Reference
Dobson,Andrew: 'Environmental Politics: Very Short Intro' [OUP 2016], p.25
A Reaction
It is worth noting that the technology can also have a good impact, though affluence is nearly always bad.