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An economist says most global population growth estimates are far too high, the data shows population peaking around 2060, and at 2.2 the global fertility rate may already be below replacement rate (fasterplease.substack.com)
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[–] owen@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago

Frankly, I think that's nothing compared to the risks associated with our current infinite growth model. That's a problem that would sort itself out after a few generations of increased suffering.