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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.
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China's population decline
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What will China's population drop mean for the world?

BBC Future answers five key questions about China's recent population decline and what it might mean for global demographic trends.
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Curb population growth to tackle climate change: Now that's a tough ask

If we want a liveable future for our grandchildren is it ethical to reduce the number of people being born into that world?
Why India is making progress in slowing its population growth
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Why India is making progress in slowing its population growth

Population growth is leveling off in most areas due to rising affluence and advances in women's education and family planning.

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Climate change appears to shape human fertility
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Climate change appears to shape human fertility

In poor, equatorial countries, climate change may lead families to more children, and fewer resources to support them.
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Climate change may practically sterilize male insects
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Climate change may practically sterilize male insects

Male reproductive damage under heat wave conditions could be contributing to biodiversity declines in the Anthropocene.
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