Population growth slows for first time in 40 years
(11:09 a.m.: Thu, 17 Apr) MANILA -- Population growth in the Philippines, considered one of the highest in the world with a baby born every three minutes, has slowed down for the first time since the 1960s, official data showed Thursday.

Water everywhere - but not a drop to drink
(AG Weekly: Wed, 16 Apr) Population growth in Idaho and the West continues at an unprecedented rate and is placing additional demand on an already limited resource n water. Water is the lifeblood of the West because it is used to provide recreation, power, irrigation and waterways.

Police chief firm on migrant claims
(Liverpool Echo: Wed, 16 Apr) A chief constable who highlighted the policing problems caused by immigration from eastern Europe is standing by her remarks. Julie Spence, head of Cambridgeshire Police, said immigrants were not responsible for a "crimewave" but recent population growth had given police "significant challenges".

News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska
(Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman: Wed, 16 Apr) MAT-SU — An ordinance that would limit gravel pit operators’ ability to dig below the water table in the Mat-Su Borough has some in the construction industry crying foul and arguing for more time.