Tag Archives: Replacement Rate

Attempts to Reverse Negative Impacts of Fertility Rates That Have Crossed Below Replacement

Posted on February 11, 2014 by climatechangefork

As Jim mentioned in his guest blog (January 14, 2014): Half of the countries worldwide now have sub-replacement fertility. The downside to this trend is shrinking labor forces – a factor which has led some governments to try to reverse … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Fertility Replacement Rates – Background

Posted on January 21, 2014 by climatechangefork

One of the fascinating things in trying to do what I do, be that teaching, writing or lecturing, is to try to anticipate long term future trends, given the ever changing present. Sometimes the present gets my full attention, and … Continue reading →

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Jim Foreit Guest Blog: How Does Population Decline?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by climatechangefork

In the last few posts, I have discussed the global population (both current and future), as it relates to both economic input and contribution to climate change. I promised to ask a friend who specializes in demographics for his comments. … Continue reading →

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Future Populations

Posted on December 24, 2013 by climatechangefork

Last week’s blog established various time targets for the existence of our civilization and thus tried to establish an absolute level of sustainability. Granted, some of the targets I provided were rather trivial, like the desire to see another “Thanksgivukkah,” … Continue reading →

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