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Population growth and climate change

As population increases, the pressure on the world's resources - and climate-changing emissions - grow as well. Are there innovative ways to deal with these pressures?

Fewer children? Niger ponders a controversial climate option Sebastien Malo
A new 'climate strike': Opting for no children as fears grow Sonia Elks
More people, less water? Scientists see risks on upper Nile Laurie Goering
Opinion
Want to ward off the apocalypse? Invest in women's health, rights Kathleen Mogelgaard & Robert Engelman
Changing demographics may alter climate vulnerability- researchers J.D. Capelouto
As water becomes scarce, food prices could double - report Lin Taylor
Climate change tied to lower birth rate in US: researchers Sebastien Malo
Delhi is home to 25 million people... which is too many Trisha Mahajan
Opinion
Population control will not solve the climate crisis Agnes Otzelberger
Opinion
Is population growth really a bad thing? Maria Caspani
Population, climate pressures imperil Solomon Islands' fish Catherine Wilson
Population growth erodes sustainable energy gains - report Laurie Goering
What does population growth mean for climate change? Laurie Goering
Population growth, climate change drive need for urban rethink Amantha Perera
Birth control access key means of reaching climate goals - experts Laurie Goering
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