Washington, D.C., has officially overtaken Los Angeles as the city with the worst traffic in the United States, according to studies from Consumer Affairs and recent news reports.| Negative Population Growth
Click here for a full listing of Forums available. NPG's Forum Series features original research and analysis on U.S. population issues and policy from some of the most prominent writers in the population field. This page features only our most recent Forum papers.| Negative Population Growth
Dr. Karen I. Shragg is an overpopulation activist, speaker, and author of the new book Move Upstream: A Call to Solve Overpopulation (Free Thought House Press, 2015). A naturalist and director of Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield, Minnesota, Dr. Shragg is also the author of many other titles including the Nature’s Yucky children’s book series.| Negative Population Growth
Twenty-two Students Will Receive Awards for Advertisements Related to Overpopulation The post New NPG Forum Paper Spotlights the Decreasing Availability and Accessibility of Open Spaces appeared first on Negative Population Growth.| Negative Population Growth
Twenty-two Students Will Receive Awards for Advertisements Related to Overpopulation The post NPG Awards $50,000 in Scholarships for the 2025-2026 Academic Year appeared first on Negative Population Growth.| Negative Population Growth
The stark divide between the proverbial ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ has been a feature in America since the founding of the nation. It’s a disparity that’s often garishly reflected by material goods – the number and size of homes, cars and many other items accrued through success or inherited by bloodline – but it’s a chasm that’s more accurately assessed through a metric of access; from educational and professional opportunities to medical and legal services.| Negative Population Growth
Edwin S. Rubenstein, 1946 – 2025 Director of Research, NPG With great sadness, NPG must announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Edwin S. Rubenstein. Edwin served as NPG’s Director of Research from 2017 until his passing on July 5, 2025. Prior to joining the staff of NPG, Edwin served as a consultant and independent author for several … The post In Memoriam appeared first on Negative Population Growth.| Negative Population Growth
Governments worldwide have spent huge sums of money to persuade, compel, cajole, or even trick couples into producing more humans (for those same governments, of course). They’ve tried cash grants, huge tax deductions, generous maternal and paternal leave policies, flexible work arrangements, subsidized daycare, and more. They’ve also tried banning abortion, suppressing contraception use, and serving up public lectures on the virtues of “traditional” family structures. That hasn’t w...| Negative Population Growth
This paper examines the impact of the implementation of Trump 2.0 (his second term) on the environment.| Negative Population Growth
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NPG is proud to announce the release of its latest Forum paper, "Losing Population and Loving It," authored by Mark Cromer. This impactful publication explores the often-overlooked benefits of population decline in various communities across the United States.| Negative Population Growth
The recent study led by Professor Corey Bradshaw of Flinders University underscores that while empowering women in family planning is crucial, it alone can't prevent overpopulation. Other essential measures include improving child health, addressing food security, and working to reduce the effects of climate change.| Negative Population Growth
A recent thought-provoking article titled "Dramatic declines in global fertility rates set to transform global population patterns by 2100" sheds light on the implications of plummeting birth rates and the profound impact this will have on our world.| Negative Population Growth