Tag Archives: population
Growth
People used to think growth was a good thing. Politicians, economists and business leaders brag about healthy or robust growth in jobs, GDP, and profits. But that’s changing. These days, growth is often described as excessive, uncontrollable, and unsustainable. In … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Energy, Environment, History, Science and technology
Tagged biosphere, book review, climate change, growth, nonfiction, population, sustainability, vaclav smil
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Diversity Explosion
In 2011, more minority babies were born in the United States than white babies for the first time. In 2015, 24 of the largest 100 metropolitan areas in the US were already minority white. By 2040 there will be no … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Politics
Tagged book review, demographics, diversity, diversity explosion, frey, minorities, nonfiction, population, race relations, united states
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