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In the 1970s a number of groups were created hoping to address a specific, growing concern: overpopulation of the planet and how the rapidly expanding human population would impact Earth's natural resources, wildlife, and ability to sustain human life. Organizations like Planned Parenthood and Zero Population Growth were part of those trying to raise awareness of the estimated impacts of overpopulation, advocating for birth control as a means of safeguarding the planet’s resources. The movement picked up popularity on college campuses, and created promotional material like buttons to start discussions about overpopulation. Many of these organizations shifted their focus in later years: Zero Population Growth changed its name to Population Connection in 2002 and now focuses on sustainability and improving living conditions for humanity.