Global population growth is now slowing rapidly. Will a falling population be better for the environment?

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Wed, 28/08/2024 - 04:59
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Wed, 28/08/2024 - 04:59
Right now, human population growth is doing something long thought impossible – it’s wavering. It’s now possible global population could peak much earlier than expected, topping 10 billion in the 2060s. Then, it would begin to fall. In wealthier countries, it’s already happening. Japan’s population is falling sharply, with a net loss of 100 people every hour. In Europe, Continue reading »