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How many people can Earth support?
Is our world overpopulated? How many humans can actually live on Planet Earth, and is there a specific sustainable population size we should aspire towards? These are common questions that this article attempts to address. What is carrying capacity? Carrying capacity is an…
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Public Health in Belize: Experiences and Insights in the Field
Sydnie Stocks, Special Gifts Officer at Population Connection, is a Master of Public Health (MPH) candidate at the University of Arizona, studying Global Health. Here, she reports on her work experience at a health clinic in rural Belize. I’m nearing my eighth work anniversary…
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Report: Wildlife populations still in freefall, but there is hope
A new report by WWF confirms that monitored populations of vertebrate species declined by an average of 73% between 1970 and 2022. The strongest decline was among freshwater species, followed by terrestrial, and then marine species. What is the Living Planet Report? The Living…
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Why discussing population is so important: A conversation with Prof. Tim Dyson
Population Connection Digital Media Manager Florence Blondel recently interviewed Tim Dyson, Emeritus Professor of Population Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Here is a transcript of snippets from their video conversation, which have been…
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Study: Where and why are fertility rates very low?
In high- and middle-income countries, “baby bust” panic has seemingly replaced overpopulation concern, with many governments attempting to increase fertility rates (the number of births per woman). While global fertility decline reflects women’s empowerment, fertility rates in…
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The “silver tsunami:” Realities and implications of an aging world
People are living longer while the global fertility rate (the average number of births per woman) is decreasing, resulting in population aging – an increase in the number of older people relative to younger people. This greying of the population and the large wave of retirees it…
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Re: The Guardian view on falling birthrates: cash alone cannot buy belonging
The Guardian editorial board recently published some thoughts on falling birthrates. We responded with a letter, which they didn’t publish, so we are featuring it here. We encourage all our members and supporters to make their voices heard! See our media guide for advice on how…
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Governments have failed to limit climate warming to 1.5°C. What now?
A sobering new UN report confirms that we can no longer avoid overshooting 1.5°C of warming, considered by scientists to be a dangerous threshold. The authors stress that we must aim to return below this level before 2100, and lay out recommendations for accelerating mitigation…
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Are we awakening from the infinite growth delusion?
Those familiar with Population Connection’s work know we have been highlighting the folly of pursuing infinite growth on a finite planet since 1968. Fortunately, a rising “postgrowth” movement is rekindling interest in respecting planetary boundaries and moving beyond growth as…
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Make Your Greatest Impact This Summer: Join the ZPG Society During Make-A-Will Month
Every day, Population Connection supporters like you take action to create a more sustainable world. By advocating for universal access to family planning services, educating the next generation on the impact of rapid population growth, and championing human-rights based…