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October 30, 2026 | Post

Is our world overpopulated? How many humans can actually live on Planet Earth, and is there a specific sustainable population size we should aspire towards? These are common questions that this article attempts to address.   What is carrying capacity?  Carrying capacity is an ecological term commonly used in wildlife biology…...

October 23, 2026 | Post

Sydnie Stocks, Special Gifts Officer at Population Connection, is a Master of Public Health (MPH) candidate at the University of Arizona, studying Global Health. Here, she reports on her work experience at a health clinic in rural Belize.  I’m nearing my eighth work anniversary at Population Connection, and what has…...

October 16, 2026 | Post

A new report by WWF confirms that monitored populations of vertebrate species declined by an average of 73% between 1970 and 2022. The strongest decline was among freshwater species, followed by terrestrial, and then marine species.  What is the Living Planet Report?  The Living Planet Report 2026 is the latest…...

October 2, 2026 | Post

Population Connection Digital Media Manager Florence Blondel recently interviewed Tim Dyson, Emeritus Professor of Population Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Here is a transcript of snippets from their video conversation, which have been lightly edited for grammar and clarity.   Florence Blondel (FB): If you…...

September 24, 2026 | Post

In high- and middle-income countries, “baby bust” panic has seemingly replaced overpopulation concern, with many governments attempting to increase fertility rates (the number of births per woman). While global fertility decline reflects women’s empowerment, fertility rates in many countries are now well below the replacement rate and still falling. A…...

September 17, 2026 | Post

People are living longer while the global fertility rate (the average number of births per woman) is decreasing, resulting in population aging – an increase in the number of older people relative to younger people. This greying of the population and the large wave of retirees it brings is sometimes…...

September 14, 2026 | Post

The Guardian editorial board recently published some thoughts on falling birthrates. We responded with a letter, which they didn't publish, so we are featuring it here. We encourage all our members and supporters to make their voices heard! See our media guide for advice on how to do that. Re:…...

September 4, 2026 | Post

A sobering new UN report confirms that we can no longer avoid overshooting 1.5°C of warming, considered by scientists to be a dangerous threshold. The authors stress that we must aim to return below this level before 2100, and lay out recommendations for accelerating mitigation and adaptation efforts. A sobering…...

August 27, 2026 | Post

Those familiar with Population Connection’s work know we have been highlighting the folly of pursuing infinite growth on a finite planet since 1968. Fortunately, a rising “postgrowth” movement is rekindling interest in respecting planetary boundaries and moving beyond growth as a measure of progress. The myth of infinite growth Humanity…...

August 14, 2026 | Post

Every day, Population Connection supporters like you take action to create a more sustainable world. By advocating for universal access to family planning services, educating the next generation on the impact of rapid population growth, and championing human-rights based solutions, you’re fostering a healthier, safer, less-crowded world. During Make-A-Will Month…...