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For better or worse, global population is increasing by about 1.5 percent per year, a growth rate--should it persist--that in less than half a century will double the number of people who live on the planet. Few will argue with the fact that for any nation--or the world as a whole--population growth is directly linked to both economic development and stresses on the natural environment. What is remarkable is the degree of agreement that exists today regarding not only the problem of rapid population growth, but also the kinds of investments that will be needed to bring about a more stable global population. <br><br> | For better or worse, global population is increasing by about 1.5 percent per year, a growth rate--should it persist--that in less than half a century will double the number of people who live on the planet. Few will argue with the fact that for any nation--or the world as a whole--population growth is directly linked to both economic development and stresses on the natural environment. What is remarkable is the degree of agreement that exists today regarding not only the problem of rapid population growth, but also the kinds of investments that will be needed to bring about a more stable global population. <br><br> | ||
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For better or worse, global population is increasing by about 1.5 percent per year, a growth rate--should it persist--that in less than half a century will double the number of people who live on the planet. Few will argue with the fact that for any nation--or the world as a whole--population growth is directly linked to both economic development and stresses on the natural environment. What is remarkable is the degree of agreement that exists today regarding not only the problem of rapid population growth, but also the kinds of investments that will be needed to bring about a more stable global population.
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