In light of new data showing China's population shrinking for the second year running, a Shanghai-based think tank has drastically changed its 2100 forecast.
  • podperson@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    The article said it well - why do we consider a slight decline in population of any country right now a horrible thing? The planet needs it.

    • cmbabul@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      We know why, because degrowth means less wealth in the pockets of the owners of news organizations

      • InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world
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        8 months ago

        Is it bad for me to be apathetic or is there something in it for the commoer?

        Like I’m ready to shrug and say “personal problem bro” to the wealth reduction of the elite. Wondering what else needs to be considered.

  • alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml
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    8 months ago

    These “studies” are always silly, just drawing a line between two years birth and death rates and saying it’ll continue forever.