New multi-scenario modelling of world human population has concluded that even stringent fertility restrictions or a catastrophic mass mortality would not bring about large enough change thi... Read more
Spatial measurements of population density could reveal when threatened natural populations are in danger of crashing. Many factors — including climate change, overfishing or loss of food su... Read more
The area of the globe covered by wetlands (swamps, marshes, lakes, etc.) has dropped by 6% in fifteen years. This decline is particularly severe in tropical and subtropical regions, and in a... Read more
Rapid population growth in the developing world will place tremendous demands on resources Rapid population growth in the developing world will place tremendous demands on resources, while t... Read more
Explosive Population Growth Means Challenges for Developing Nations Global population is expected to hit 7 billion later this year, up from 6 billion in 1999. Between now and 2050, an estima... Read more