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: Fri, 18 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.

USGS to Host Congressional Briefing on Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Communities
(USGS: Fri, 18 Apr) U.S. coastal communities, environments, and economies are especially vulnerable to sea-level rise and other climate change impacts. At the same time, they face continuing challenges from population growth, coastal erosion and storms, and habitat loss. Coastal zone managers and policy-makers require sound information and science-based tools to prepare for and respond to changing coastal ...

Police chief firm on migrant claims
(ic Ealing.co.uk: 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".