economic growth,economy,gdp,gdp growth,limits to growth
I’ve heard a lot of talk about “economic growth” this morning on a cable news network. Politicians want to keep historically high levels of immigration into the U.S. in order to grow the economy. The folly of that line of reasoning is subject for another day, but the folly of our obsession with economic growth gets its turn now.
climate change,contraception,family planning,family size,overpopulation,population growth,sustainability,sustainable popluation
Today we have a mixed bag. I have an example of outstanding media coverage of a growth issue, but – because of that excellent reporting, we also were treated to a phalanx of snotty responses. Rush Limbaugh tops the list of ugly and ignorant critics of this news, and we’ll get to him.
childfree,climate change,contraception,family planning,family size,fertility,overpopulation,population decline,population growth,population taboo,sustainability,sustainable popluation
Would you be surprised to find that having fewer children is the most effective way to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions? I’m excited to honor Seth Wynes and Kimberly Nicholas at the University of British Columbia for quantifying the most effective carbon reduction strategies.
climate change,contraception,family planning,family size,fertility,overpopulation,population growth,population taboo,sustainability,sustainable popluation
The UN-declared World Population Day, observed every July 11, generated a flurry of media coverage and conversations this year, perhaps more than ever. On the Wall of Fame today is a bold video that dares to say what we know needs to be said
biodiversity,contraception,family planning,overpopulation,population growth,sustainability,sustainable popluation
Wall of Fame honors all around for news coverage that tells the public what it needs to know about human overpopulation.
Zoo’s Condom Giveaway Brings Awareness to Endangered Species