Developing world
Decentralized electricity; space-based Internet, modern infrastructure; how will existing solutions allow the developing world to leapfrog over the West? This page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of the developing world.
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1. IntroductionWith the rapid population growth, consumer demand for meat products is steadily increasing [1]. This rising demand has exerted significant pressure on the environment and grassland ecosystems [2,3]. The conventional meat industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions....
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https://scrippsnews.com/stories/toxic-pfas-likely-contaminate-half-of-us-prisons-water-supply-report/
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U.water utilities will soon be required to test for and limit the "forever chemicals" in their drinking supply, but for one already vulnerable population — the nation's incarcerated people — mitigating the damage in the meantime could be especially difficult. . A new report published in the American Journal of Public Health found that 47% of America's carceral facilities are getting their drinking water from sources likely contaminated with toxic PFAS, commonly referred to as forever chemicals, while draw water from sources already known to be contaminated.
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https://www.startribune.com/census-estimates-detroit-population-rises-after-decades-of-decline-south-still-dominates-us-growth/600366322/
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Census estimates: Detroit population rises after decades of decline, South still dominates US growth
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DETROIT — America's Northeast and Midwest cities are rebounding slightly from years of population drops — especially Detroit, which grew for the first time in decades — though the South still dominates the nation's growth, according to U.Census Bureau estimates released Thursday. Detroit, Michigan's largest city, had seen an exodus of people since the 1950s.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/findings-in-eac-pm-working-paper-being-misreported-interpretations-inaccurate-misleading-says-population-foundation-of-india/article68158346.ece
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The PFI, an independent think tank working on population trends and reproductive/sexual health, said that media outlets were misreporting the findings contained in the working paper "to spread alarm regarding the growth of the Muslim population", adding, "Such interpretations are not only inaccurate but also misleading and baseless." In the working paper titled "Share of Religious Minorities: A Cross-Country Analysis (1950-2015)" published on May the EAC-PM examines the shares of majority and minority religious communities in the total populations of 167 countries, including India'The paper strikingly claimed that for India, while the share in population of Muslims increased by 43.15% in this time period, the share in population of Hindus decreased by 7.82%, adding that in 1950, Hindus' share in population was 84.68%, coming down to 78.06% in 2015.
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https://theconversation.com/in-a-year-of-global-elections-how-do-we-stop-the-spread-of-misinformation-prebunking-is-part-of-the-solution-233115
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Half the global population are voting in elections in 2024. Many already have. This has prompted concerns about fairness and electoral integrity, particularly with the growth of generative AI. A global tracker has identified dozens of instances of AI-generated misinformation being used in elections so far this year.
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https://www.newstrail.com/asthma-spacers-market-set-to-expand-at-4-1-cagr-reaching-usd-2-6-billion-by-2031-tmr/
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The global asthma spacers market is set to expand at a CAGR of 4.from 2023 to 2031, reaching an estimated US$2.6 billion by the end of 2031. The market growth is driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic respiratory conditions—such as asthma and bronchitis—exacerbated by rising air pollution, a surge in the geriatric population, and adverse lifestyle factors.
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/281_387577.html
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Koreatimes
Korea's presidential committee on population policy on Tuesday unveiled plans to have up to 70 percent of fathers take parental leave by 2030 as the government intensifies efforts to tackle the nation's pressing demographic challenges. The figure would mark a sharp increase from just 6.8 percent recorded in 2022, according to the Presidential Committee on Aging Society and Population Policy.
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https://thefinance.sg/2023/04/26/post-719-chinas-shrinking-population-how-will-it-cope-with-fewer-workers-insight-full-episode/
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Summary China recorded a drop in population for the first time in six decades, an outcome of its One-Child Policy. It is the first country to "get old before it gets rich". It is a problem that President Xi Jinping has noted in several speeches. Even if the government is successful in encouraging Chinese citizens to have more babies, it will still face an aging population in the short and medium term.
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https://www.globalissues.org/news/2023/09/20/34794
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Egypt's population increase puts pressure on the economy and development efforts. Credit: Hisham Allam/IPS by Hisham Allam (cairo)Wednesday, September 20, 2023Inter Press Service CAIRO, Sep 20 (IPS) - The population of Egypt increased from 104 million in November 2022 to 105 million in June 2023,...
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https://tribune.com.pk/story/2529643/pakistans-rising-population-a-neglected-emergency
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Tribune
Pakistan's population crisis has reached an alarming stage, yet the issue remains neglected by successive governments. With over 240 million people and an annual growth rate of around 2%, the country is struggling to provide even the most basic services to its citizens. The uncontrolled population explosion has exacerbated poverty, unemployment and resource depletion, turning what could have been an asset into an economic liability.
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https://www.ocregister.com/2024/11/23/californias-political-clout-will-fade-as-long-as-population-growth-remains-slow/
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Kamala Harris could count on winning California's 54 electoral college votes as she campaigned for president, and the state's voters delivered. In fact, California's electoral votes were almost a quarter of the 226 she won nationwide, 44 short of what she needed to defeat Donald...
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https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/opinion/pipelinepress-03012024
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As I watch it snow here in the Sierra, hey, if you're going to watch one video this week, watch this 15-second classic (with sound) on how our banking system works. You'll watch it at least twice, and let your kids figure it out. Since its all-time high of 30,456 in 1921, the bank population in the United States had declined to only 4,377 at the end of 2020, a decline of about 86 percent.
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https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/swiss-population-could-hit-10-5-million-by-2055/89165746
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From 2035, population growth will come exclusively from migration and will be increasingly dependent on Switzerland's economic situation, the Federal Statistical Office said on Tuesday.
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202306080073.html
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Nigeria's population of approximately 220 million people has great potential for economic growth and development. However, to fully realise this potential, the government must focus on harnessing the demographic dividend. A demographic dividend refers to the economic benefits of having a higher proportion of working-age people in a population.
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/02/281_369045.html
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Koreatimes
As Korea's birth rate hits fresh lows, Seoul city officials have a plan to help — subsidized egg freezing. But experts warn the initiative is unlikely to reverse precipitous demographic decline. At just 0.7 births per woman late last year, Korea has one of the lowest birthrates in the world, far below the replacement rate, meaning the population is aging — and shrinking — rapidly.
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https://theconversation.com/chinas-population-grew-older-and-richer-policy-lessons-for-some-african-countries-205043
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Theconversation
For decades China was the world's most populous country. But that's changed. Its population has peaked, and is now falling. The country has achieved high levels of economic growth for four decades, reducing poverty and raising per capita incomes. Between 1978 and 2018 China's economy grew by an average of 9.8 per cent per annum.
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https://www.prnewsonline.com/communications-strategies-non-latinx-brands-can-adopt-during-and-beyond-hispanic-heritage-month/
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The U.S. Latinx population soared to 63.6 million in 2022. With these numbers, communicators can't deny the importance of this demographic and its buying power. The Hispanic population is growing at a fast clip as well—the population saw a 26% increase that zoomed past the nation's 8% growth...
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https://www.powerofpositivity.com/challenges-older-adults-face-in-geriatric-care-access/
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What challenges do older adults face in geriatric care access and how to overcome them?
As the global population ages, the demand for specialized healthcare services for older adults is on the rise. Geriatric care access, which refers to the availability of healthcare specifically designed for...
As the global population ages, the demand for specialized healthcare services for older adults is on the rise. Geriatric care access, which refers to the availability of healthcare specifically designed for...
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https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Trend-Compendium-2050-Population-and-Society-2.html
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One phenomenon observed in both developing and developed nations is the aging of our society. By 2050, half of the global population will be older than 36, compared to just over 31 today. This shift is driven by declining birth rates in developing countries and longer life expectancies. Yet on...
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https://time.com/6962867/south-korea-low-fertility-rate-birth-cash-programs-quality-life/
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South Korea—the world's poster child for demographic decline—has spent some $280 billion over the past 18 years to address its diminishing birth rate, which recently dropped to a new record-low of 0.72 babies per woman in a lifetime. It's a result of a confluence of factors but mostly comes down...
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Zoos have evolved over the years from simply exhibiting caged displays of wildlife to elaborate enclosures, but for ethically minded patrons, this is no longer enough.
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https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/humanoid-robot-china/
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In response to the increasing demand for medical services amid labor shortages and a rapidly aging population, Shanghai-based Fourier Intelligence is developing an innovative humanoid robot. The GR-as it is called, promises to transform healthcare facilities and offer vital assistance to the elderly.