The current trends in human population growth suggest: 1. There has been a slight decline in global fertility rates.
2. The growth rate of human populations has increased from 1.2 in the 1960s to 2.2 today despite decreases in the fertility rate.
3. Population experts expect that the human population growth rate will attain zero population growth by the end of the 21^st century.

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1. Global fertility rates have indeed been declining, contributing to a slower population growth rate. 2. The statement about the growth rate increasing from 1.2 to 2.2 is incorrect; the global population growth rate has been decreasing. 3. Many population experts predict that due to declining fertility rates and other factors, the global population growth rate may approach zero by the end of the 21st century, indicating a stabilization of the human population.

The Current Trends in Human Population Growth Suggest: 1