 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.
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 Water everywhere - but not a drop to drink
(AG Weekly: Sat, 19 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.
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 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 ...
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 Utility poles spark complaints
(Temple Daily Telegram: Sun, 20 Apr) For some residents living in the area of Hemlock Boulevard in south Temple, the transmission lines running along the utility right of way there have been an eyesore for years. But the metal pole replacements being installed are worse.
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 RP population to hit 100 million in 5 years
(Philstar.com: Sat, 19 Apr) Former Health Secretary Alberto Romualdez warned today that if the rapid population boom is not properly addressed, the countrys population will hit the 100 million mark within the next five years.
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 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".
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 News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska
(Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman: Sat, 19 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.
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 Great Pennsylvania Cleanup
(WNEP 16 Pennsylvania: Fri, 18 Apr) PennDOT is looking for volunteers to help clean up roadways, river banks and commuities as part of the Great Pennsylvania Cleanup.
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