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WHAT'S NEXT?: The global population is expected to reach 8.5 billion in 2030, up 1 billion from 2016. Western economies are declining in numbers and emerging economies witnessing burgeoning growth.

  • [New] Greater resilience to climate change impacts will be essential to the technical viability of the energy sector and its ability to cost-effectively meet the rising energy demands driven by global economic and population growth. IEA
  • [New] The impact of social norms in lowering the fertility rate might not be only at work in poorer parts of the world today, but may have also contributed to the declining fertility rate of countries that first went through the demographic transition. Our World In Data
  • [New] Whilst China still dominates in terms of absolute seat numbers, the potential for strong growth from India to Thailand in the coming years is high, as India is experiencing high population growth rates and increasing levels of disposable income amongst its population. OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited
  • [New] If current trends remain unchanged, the burden of breast cancer is set to grow to over 3 million new cases and 1 million deaths per year by 2040 as a result of population growth and ageing alone. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] A growing global population, combined with factors such as changing socio-demographics, will place increased pressure on the world's resources to provide not only more but also different types of food. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] Many studies highlight the increased risks in Mexico for a population that consumes 10 times the amount of corn as we do in the U.S. and does so in tortillas and other minimally processed forms that represent a very different scale of dietary exposure than we face in the U.S. Portside
  • [New] With iron deficiency playing a relatively low role in anaemia, Dr. Kurpad stresses that policies to provide iron supplementation for the entire population of India have to be reconsidered, particularly due to the dangers of excess iron intake. The Hindu
  • [New] With climate change, population growth and changing lifestyles in many emerging countries, the focus on the water sector has steadily increased over the years, precisely because the preservation of water resources will be one of the key challenges of this century. Morningstar UK
  • [New] With 55% of the global population now living in urban areas and an expected rise to 68% by 2050, cities play a crucial role in achieving climate goals. Elets eGov
  • [New] With the world population set to reach the 10 billion mark in 2050 as per the United Nations forecast, alternative proteins are considered a sustainable route to feeding the rising numbers. .foodingredientsfirst.com/
  • [New] About 2.6 billion people, or approximately one-third of the global population, are still unconnected to the internet, so ensuring that all countries and citizens can benefit from AI will be no small feat. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
  • [New] Benjamin Netanyahu's continuous threats to invade Rafah, where about half of Gaza's 2.3 million population have sought refuge, pose a blatant challenge to the international and American consensus on protecting civilians. The Guardian
  • [New] Many Palestinians see the current situation as another Nakba - already 75% of the population of Gaza has been internally displaced - and fear that they will never be allowed to return to their homes. - IMEMC News
  • [New] Although GPC countries have shown solid gains in reducing new HIV infections, challenges remain worldwide in reaching key populations most at risk of new HIV infections including men who have sex with men, sex workers and people who inject drugs. UNAIDS
  • [New] As China's high-speed rail network continues to expand, AI will play a crucial role in maintaining its safe operation and addressing the challenges posed by an aging population and decreasing maintenance workforce. TheNota
  • The world will face dramatically intensified competition for food, energy and water, affecting trade patterns and displacing populations. LabourList
  • As the size of the U.S. population age 65 and older continues to grow (from 58 million in 2021 to 88 million by 2050), so too will the number and proportion of Americans with Alzheimer's or other dementias given increased risk of dementia with advancing age. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
  • In the U.S., hospitalized veterans aged 65 and older face a 30-day mortality risk of 6.4% for COVID-19 and 3.7% for influenza - significantly higher than younger populations. School of Public Health | Brown University
  • Climate change and an accelerated population growth impose a major threat to crop production around the world. Nature
  • We expect continued growth in the transport and industrial sectors, driven by rising populations and higher living standards in emerging and developing countries, where more than a quarter of the world's population still lack basic energy provisions. Shell plc
  • A Nice committee said exa-cel could provide a cure to a wider population with severe severe sickle cell disease, given the small numbers that can have a stem cell transplant. JohnOGroat Journal
  • Much of the population of Gaza is displaced, and UN agencies have warned there is a severe risk of famine as the distribution of humanitarian aid has been restricted. The Guardian
  • Due to a rapidly aging global population, osteoporosis and the associated risk of bone fractures have become a wide-spread public health problem. Nature

Last updated: 28 March 2024



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