After the Spike by Dean Spears and Michael Geruso focuses on depopulation, but its arguments are built on shaky ground, stirring up fear, rather than focusing on the facts. Here we’ll break down the flaws in their arguments.| Population Matters
Some people say there are too many people, others say there are too few. What are the facts about world population? And does it matter?| Population Matters
At the beginning of June, Sweden hosted the Stockholm+50 conference, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. Joan Kembabazi, one of our Choice Ambassadors, attended...| Population Matters
Scientists say that human beings have changed our planet so much, the time we live in should be called the Anthropocene. What does that mean?| Population Matters
Global population is still growing by more than 80 million a year & is most likely to continue growing until the 2080s unless we take action.| Population Matters
Despite enormous gains in the circumstances of hundreds of millions, 10% of the world's population still live on less than $2 a day| Population Matters
Nature is under critical pressure. One million species are threatened with extinction. Human propulation drives the biodiversity crisis.| Population Matters
Nature is under critical pressure. One million species are threatened with extinction. Human propulation drives the biodiversity crisis.| Population Matters
University researchers published a widely reported article highlighting the top ‘high-impact’ actions individuals can take.| Population Matters
Having a small family is one of the most impactful things we can do to protect the Earth and make things fairer. Find out more.| Population Matters
There are more than 8 billion people on planet Earth & we add one billion more every 12-15 years, which will probably continue until the 2080s| Population Matters
In the last 50 years use of resources has tripled, as the world’s population has grown from 3.6 billion people in 1970 to over 8 billion.| Population Matters
Online searches for “climate anxiety” have risen, and a recent study suggests people are not having children due to fears of climate breakdown. With wildfires, floods, and heatwaves on the news it’s apparent how climate change affects the planet, but it’s important to reflect on how it also impacts our mental health.| Population Matters
The UN's 'Tipping Points' report warns of irreversible environmental disasters, yet only hints at one of the underlying causes: population.| Population Matters