Human overpopulation

Why you need to care about Earth Overshoot Day and how you can make a difference

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Population ecology, Academic disciplines, Environmental social science, Human ecology, Human overpopulation, Earth Overshoot Day, Environmental impact assessment, Overshoot

Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when our collective demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.

Key Points: 
  • Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when our collective demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.
  • In 2020, Earth Overshoot Day was on August 22.
  • Small changes to everyday consumption can have a dramatic impact on our ability to hit earth overshoot targets.
  • Canadians can consider implementing these five changes ahead of next year's Earth Overshoot Day:
    Try consuming less meat Start with one day a week and go from there!

Earth Overshoot Day marks the launch of 100 Days of Possibility leading to COP26

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Natural environment, Academic disciplines, Human ecology, Population ecology, Human overpopulation, Global Footprint Network, Earth Overshoot Day, Overshoot, Ecological footprint, Climate change mitigation, United States Environmental Protection Agency

OAKLAND, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 100 Days of Possibility is unveiled today, Earth Overshoot Day, by sustainability leaders Global Footprint Network and the Scottish EPA. The initiative features proven and scalable solutions that contribute to bringing humanity's Ecological Footprint in balance with the biological resources that the planet's natural ecosystems can sustainably regenerate.

Key Points: 
  • These responses also #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day.
  • OAKLAND, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 100 Days of Possibility is unveiled today, Earth Overshoot Day, by sustainability leaders Global Footprint Network and the Scottish EPA.
  • With a world still largely unprepared, and growing concerns about recent extreme weather events, representatives of national governments will gather 100 days from now at what has been deemed the last-chance summit for global climate action COP26 in Glasgow.
  • "Adopting one-planet prosperity as our true North has transformed the way our regulatory agency interacts with, and supports, our Scottish business community.

Earth Overshoot Day marks the launch of 100 Days of Possibility leading to COP26

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Natural environment, Human ecology, Human overpopulation, Population ecology, Global Footprint Network, Earth Overshoot Day, Overshoot, Ecological footprint, Climate change mitigation, United Nations Climate Change Conference

OAKLAND, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 100 Days of Possibility is unveiled today, Earth Overshoot Day, by sustainability leaders Global Footprint Network and the Scottish EPA.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 100 Days of Possibility is unveiled today, Earth Overshoot Day, by sustainability leaders Global Footprint Network and the Scottish EPA.
  • With a world still largely unprepared, and growing concerns about recent extreme weather events, representatives of national governments will gather 100 days from now at what has been deemed the last-chance summit for global climate action COP26 in Glasgow.
  • "There is no benefit in waiting to take action, regardless of what transpires at the COP," Global Footprint Network CEO Laurel Hanscom said.
  • This trajectory invariably leads to unmanageable economic risk, stranding all assets that are incompatible with climate change and increased resource constraints.

CPABC: Greater Victoria’s strong population growth and lack of housing supply driving prices to new highs

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Human overpopulation, Articles, Population ecology, Fertility, Affordable housing, Economic inequality, Total fertility rate, Population growth, Housing

The regions population growth has also been hampered by declining natural growth, with mortalities exceeding births by 887 in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The regions population growth has also been hampered by declining natural growth, with mortalities exceeding births by 887 in 2020.
  • With an aging population and the lowest fertility rate in Canada, Greater Victoria relies on migration to grow its population, noted Brougham.
  • Housing prices are rapidly increasing due to record low interest rates, surging demand for more space, and inadequate housing supply, concluded Brougham.
  • As we look to the future, it is critical to keep ramping up supply to ensure housing is more accessible and affordable.

Worldwide Fertility Services Industry to 2027 - Technological Advancements with Respect to Fertility Treatment is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, June 14, 2021
General Health, Health, Other Health, Articles, Fertility, Economic growth, Demography, Human overpopulation

The "Fertility Services Market by Procedure, Service and End User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Fertility Services Market by Procedure, Service and End User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global fertility services market generated $20,388.61 million in 2019 and is projected to reach $25,709.64 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 15.9% from 2020 to 2027.
  • Furthermore, rise in health awareness on fertility issues, availability of fertility treatments, increase in disposable income, and favorable reimbursement policies further augment the market growth.
  • Moreover, rise in new fertility clinics and increase in same-sex marriages are projected to offer lucrative growth opportunities in future.

Earth Overshoot Day creeps back to July 29

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Articles, Population ecology, Human ecology, Environmental social science, Human overpopulation, Natural environment, Earth Overshoot Day, Environmental impact assessment, Overshoot, Sustainability, Ecological debt, Global Footprint Network

"If we need reminding that we're in the grip of a climate and ecological emergency, Earth Overshoot Day is it," she said.

Key Points: 
  • "If we need reminding that we're in the grip of a climate and ecological emergency, Earth Overshoot Day is it," she said.
  • Each year, Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the entire year.
  • From Earth Overshoot Day until the end of the year, humanity operates on ecological deficit spending.
  • "Let Earth Overshoot Day be our call to arms," stated Susan Aitken, the Leader of Glasgow City Council.

Earth Overshoot Day creeps back to July 29

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Articles, Population ecology, Human ecology, Environmental social science, Human overpopulation, Natural environment, Earth Overshoot Day, Environmental impact assessment, Overshoot, Sustainability, Ecological debt, Global Footprint Network

"If we need reminding that we're in the grip of a climate and ecological emergency, Earth Overshoot Day is it," she said.

Key Points: 
  • "If we need reminding that we're in the grip of a climate and ecological emergency, Earth Overshoot Day is it," she said.
  • Each year, Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the entire year.
  • From Earth Overshoot Day until the end of the year, humanity operates on ecological deficit spending.
  • "Let Earth Overshoot Day be our call to arms," stated Susan Aitken, the Leader of Glasgow City Council.

U.S. Birth Rates Are The Lowest in 35 Years

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Demographic economics, Demography, Ageing, Birth rate, Fertility, Human overpopulation, Population ecology, Vermont, Seattle

SEATTLE, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- QuoteWizard , one of the nation's leading online insurance marketplaces, published a report analyzing birth rates across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- QuoteWizard , one of the nation's leading online insurance marketplaces, published a report analyzing birth rates across the nation.
  • It was found that the national average is the lowest it's been in 35 years.
  • It's still unclear when the pandemic will end, making it difficult for anyone to plan for the long term, but if past birth trends continue, we should see birth rates drop further in 2021.
  • Wyoming, Alaska and Vermont saw the largest birth declines from 2014 to 2019.

Freddie Mac Research Shows U.S. Population in the South and West Growing, Particularly in the Suburbs

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Population ecology, Human overpopulation, Population growth, Human migration, Bird migration, Economic growth, Population decline

In the South, the population growth is mainly attributed to net migration, while in the West, natural increase (more births than deaths) is the main catalyst.

Key Points: 
  • In the South, the population growth is mainly attributed to net migration, while in the West, natural increase (more births than deaths) is the main catalyst.
  • U.S. population growth in the South and West grew seven times faster than in the Northeast and Midwest between 2017 and 2019.
  • In 2019, the population growth rate, year-over-year, was 0.81% in the South and 0.66% in the West.
  • In the South, population growth is mainly driven by domestic migration, while in the West, growth is mostly driven by natural increase (more births than deaths).

Worldwide Industry for Digital Agriculture to 2025 - Featuring IBM, Microsoft and Raven Industries Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Technology, Professional services, Food, Beverage, Agriculture, Other Technology, Natural Resources, Retail, Software, Internet, Environment, Finance, Articles, Human overpopulation, Agricultural technology, Digital agriculture, Urbanization, World population

The "Global Digital Agriculture Market - Forecasts from 2020 to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Digital Agriculture Market - Forecasts from 2020 to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Urbanization continues to surge at an exponential rate, and about 70% of the global population would live in urban areas by 2050.
  • The importance of digital agriculture will continue to grow, as there will be a need to enhance food production and yields.
  • Around 80% of the companies, that were surveyed, expect growth in their revenue and overall competitive advantage, with the usage of digitalization in agriculture.