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?”
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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
The pandemic could lead to a ‘baby bust’ of almost half a million fewer births, a major think tank
projectsinsider@insider.com (Juliana Kaplan) Brookings Institute economists predict that the coronavirus pandemic will lead to what they call a “baby bust” — not a baby boom… Read the Full Article Here
Stephen C. Bannister: Our Faustian bargain with fossil fuels
By Stephen C. Bannister | Special to The Tribune · Published: 5 days agoUpdated: 5 days ago Most of us have enjoyed the much cleaner air since the great COVID-19 shutdown-caused economic collapse. EverythingContinue reading “Stephen C. Bannister: Our Faustian bargain with fossil fuels”
Happiness and the COVID-caused Recession
April 21, 2020 By Beth Allgood Modified from the original published in Our Daily Planet (ourdailyplanet.com) on March 21, 2020. In 2013, the United Nations designated March 20th as the International Day of Happiness toContinue reading “Happiness and the COVID-caused Recession”
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”