population growth
The End of China's One-Child Policy Means Big Things in the Baby Food Industry
Now that Chinese parents can have more than one child, bankers are buying up stock of baby formula companies and dumping their shares in the condom industry.
Canada's Green Party Wants to Stunt the World's Population
Amid a closely-fought Canadian federal election campaign that sees the Greens fighting to stay relevant, their policies are facing increased scrutiny.
These Nations Are About to Start Running Out of Water
The World Resources Institute says 33 nations are likely to face extreme water scarcity by 2040 because of climate change and growing populations.
Looks Like White People Will Be a Minority in the US Pretty Soon
The white majority should be a thing of the past in about 30 years, according to new census data.
The Smarter, Denser City, in Photos
A photo exhibition aims to comment on the trend that will have 75 percent of the world living in cities by 2050.
Organic Farming Isn't Just a Bougie Ideal
It's long been assumed that chemical-intensive conventional farming is the best way to feed large numbers of people. But a new study shows that organic is more than just crunchy: it's productive, too.
The Mayor of Beijing Says His City Is 'Unlivable'
Mayor Wang Anshun's comments come amidst growing recognition by China's political elites that the country has serious environmental problems that must be addressed.
Chinese Government Says The Future Lies With Potatoes
In order to address growing environmental crises and feed a booming population, the central government is promoting expanded cultivation of potatoes, which require less water and produces greater yields.
China Wants New Zealand's Milk
China's worldwide resources shopping spree has set its eyes on New Zealand milk, and it's making farmers very nervous.
We Can't Fix Climate Change Without Fixing Global Diets
According to a new study, there is no global warming fix that involves us continuing to eat what we eat or anything close.
This 107 Million Person 'SimCity' Region Is a Portrait of Our Megacity Future
When you've got one Earth and an unending boom in population growth, the gravitational pull of the world's economic and population centers will continue to drag rural dwellers in.
75 Million Catholics Just Got Free Birth Control
The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a controversial law allowing the government to hand out free condoms and contraception.