IF new Prime Minister Julia Gillard really wants to slow population growth, she will need to put the brakes on the economy first. Article Link:
Population Surge Linked to Jobs Growth 12 July 2010 Read More »
A SHORTAGE of skilled workers could dampen Australia’s renewed economic expansion, a new survey says. The Australian Industry (Ai) Group/Deloitte survey of more than 400 chief executives found 34.7 per cent of businesses believed there was at least a high risk that a skills shortages would have an adverse effect on operations this year. Article
Warnings on Skills Shortage 12 July, 2010 Read More »
ISLAMABAD, (SANA): Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has warned the nation that if the population of the country is not controlled it could become the biggest problem than water, sui gas and electricity load shedding. He said the government is fighting the war against terrorism, trying to safeguard the integrity of the country and
Over-population Could Become Biggest Problem of Country: Gilani Read More »
Ethnic minorities will make up a fifth of Britain’s population by 2051, compared with 8% in 2001, according to new projections published today by the University of Leeds. The figures, which show Britain’s total population growing to 77.7 million, also indicate that the UK will become far less segregated as ethnic groups disperse throughout the
Ethnic Minorities to Make Up 20% of UK Population by 2051 13th July 2010 Read More »
Blue-tongue lizards were once the lords of Sydney’s backyards, but high-density development is banishing them to the city’s fringe. Wildlife groups are reporting that blue-tongues and other natives, such as the tawny frogmouth, are being pushed to the edge of the city by more intense development and higher human population density. Article Link: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/bluetongue-lizards-banished-from-backyard-to-city-outksirts-20100712-107yy.html
Blue-tongue Lizards Banished from Backyard to City Outskirts 13th July 2010 Read More »
Ten countries worldwide, including five African nations, are at “extreme risk” because of limited access to clean, fresh water, according to a new global water security index. And the effects of climate change and population growth will exacerbate the stress on these water supplies, potentially threatening stability in many regions, according to the analysis by
Ten Nations at ‘Extreme Risk’ Because of Water Shortages, Report Says 13th July 2010 Read More »
A new study says Australia’s water supply problems are only going to get worse as the population soars towards 45 million by mid-century. The report by Australia’s major water utilities estimates demand for water will increase by almost 1 trillion litres by 2056 based on a population of 31 million people. The worst-case scenario indicates
Water to Get More Scarce, More Expensive 15th July, 2010 Read More »
Treasury Secretary Ken Henry says cities may need to be built from scratch to handle Australia’s urban population growth over the next 50 years. He says on current projections, Australia’s existing capital cities will be home to an extra 10.5 million people by 2056. Article Link:
Henry Flags Environment Hurdles for Growing Cities 15th July 2010 Read More »
An economic study says wind farm projects in the Hallett area of the mid-north of South Australia have helped arrest population decline. Article Link:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/14/2953096.htm
AGL Report Backs Wind Farm Benefits 15th July 2010 Read More »
Population aging is an impressive achievement that has greatly improved the quality and length of human life. However, it will require sometimes-painful social and economic adjustments to the expected future demographic realities, as Joseph Chamie, former director of the UN Population Division, explains. Article Link:
Population Aging: A Human Triumph 12th July 2010 Read More »
