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Population Paradox: Are Declining Birth Rates Good or Bad for the World?
Published 2 years, 5 months ago
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As birth rates decline and life expectancies increase, some regions are now experiencing a net decrease in population, leaving us to question whether that's good or bad for the world. Stephanie Feldstein of the Center for Biological Diversity and John Ibbitson, author of the Empty Planet unravel the layers of this population paradox and its implications on society, the global economy, and the environment.
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Population Decline Will Change the World for the Better, Stephanie Feldstein, Scientific American, May 4, 2023
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