2018年10月9日 · Now, it seems Sir David is turning his attention to the issue of overpopulation and the world should take note. Attenborough at the premiere of Blue Planet II in London. Image: REUTERS/Hannah McKay

2024年1月10日 · Disinformation, climate and conflict are among the biggest threats facing humanity, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risks Report. #risks24 #wef24

2019年1月8日 · In the Black Sea, unchecked population growth is precisely what’s happened. Anchovy fishing in the region had caused harm to the Black Sea’s ecosystem by the time stowaway jellyfish made the journey there from the eastern seaboard of the USA.

2021年12月13日 · Overpopulation is a concept that’s hovered over the Earth’s future for some time. It has inspired many works, including Stephen Emmott’s 10 Billion , which outlines a future of food shortages, energy wars and civil conflict.

2017年7月4日 · Every year, the world’s population is expanding by 83 million people. Right now, there are around 7.6 billion people in the world.

2018年10月29日 · Cities need resources such as water, food and energy to be viable. Urban sprawl reduces available water catchment areas, agricultural lands and increases demand for energy.

2015年7月27日 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no …

2022年6月16日 · The housing crisis could impact 1.6 billion people by 2025, the World Bank says. Shortages of land, lending, labour and materials are some of the factors fuelling the housing crisis.

2018年4月5日 · Despite this, some regions are still experience significant population growth.The UN noted, for example, that despite lower fertility rates in Africa, where rates fell from 5.1 births per woman between 2000-2005 to 4.7 births between 2010-2015, the populations of 26 African countries are likely to “at least double” by 2050.

2023年1月4日 · Demographic trends should inform public health policies. By understanding a population’s demographic trajectory, policy-makers can build healthcare systems that are prepared for their communities’ current and future healthcare needs.