family planning surge could make population difference

peopleandplanet.net by Jeremy Hamand | Mar. 30, 2009 (Special Report)

Food, energy and water shortages will get worse in the near future, unless a major boost is given to family planning programmes and rich countries cut back on their energy and food consumption, delegates to a conference in London on 26 March were told. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Apr 26, 2009 - 8:37 PM PDT
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 by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 26, 2009

The article addresses an issue that is critical but often treated as taboo. Relevant.

In a related development, a major report published on 30 March by the UK government’s sustainable development adviser argues that the pursuit of economic growth is one of ... More »

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