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Alex Trembath, Vijaya Ramachandran: The Malthusians are back

Climate activists who worry that the world has too many people are joining an ugly tradition.
China says it will allow couples to have 3 children, up from 2
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China says it will allow couples to have 3 children, up from 2

The move is the Communist Party’s latest attempt to reverse declining birthrates and avert a population crisis, but experts say it is woefully inadequate.
Tom Whyman: How can I justify bringing new life into this terrible world?
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Tom Whyman: How can I justify bringing new life into this terrible world?

In a time of COVID-19, climate change and catastrophe, having a baby is an act of radical hope.

Feeling spurned by Trump, U.N. sees redemption in Biden and team
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Feeling spurned by Trump, U.N. sees redemption in Biden and team

Diplomats say the Trump administration’s “America First” policy demeaned the United Nations. But the organization is feeling reinvigorated by the president-elect and his choice of ambassador.

VIDEO: Putting the brakes on population growth

The number of people on the planet growing. According to projections, it could reach 11 billion by 2100. With awareness-raising campaigns and family planning, we could help put the brakes on population growth.
Colorado millennials have fewer kids due to money, climate change
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Colorado millennials have fewer kids due to money, climate change

Colorado ranked 8th in the nation for the largest fertility rate decline, according to the Colorado State Demography Office

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