Happy summer from UPEC, and fingers crossed that the virus won’t mount more than a modest comeback. Unless you’ve been observing a news blackout (and who could blame you?), you’veContinue reading “July Newsletter”
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Utah, We Live in a Beautiful Place.
Think Utah’s population is growing too fast? You’re not alone. UPEC is working to change the conversation about Utah’s runaway growth. And this video highlights the many benefits that wouldContinue reading “Utah, We Live in a Beautiful Place.”
All the people: what happens if humanity’s ranks start to shrink?
A recent article in the Lancet medical journal has been getting a lot of press for predicting that the global population will decline sooner than most experts predict — atContinue reading “All the people: what happens if humanity’s ranks start to shrink?”
Indonesia’s New Coronavirus Concern: A Post-Pandemic Baby Boom
With restrictions in place, millions stopped visiting clinics for contraceptives, says the government, which promotes family planning as part of its fight against child malnutrition… Read the Full Article Here
Utah’s Fertility Decline: Richer Lives for All – Roundtable Video
Steven Bannister presents a roundtable event at the Salt Lake City Public Library. Presenting “Utah’s Fertility Decline: Richer Lives for All” a White Paper by the Utah Population and EnvironmentContinue reading “Utah’s Fertility Decline: Richer Lives for All – Roundtable Video”
The Tribune has reported that Utah’s birthrate is now below replacement level
Great news everyone. The Tribune has reported that Utah’s birthrate is now below replacement level! We should celebrate this fact — slowing population growth will mean a better quality ofContinue reading “The Tribune has reported that Utah’s birthrate is now below replacement level”
UPEC’s Roundtable Written Up in the Salt Lake Tribune!
If Utahns continue to have fewer babies, group says it will make state richer and help the environment Continuing Utah’s recent trend toward women giving birth to fewer babies willContinue reading “UPEC’s Roundtable Written Up in the Salt Lake Tribune!”