Bozur
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Post by Bozur on Oct 12, 2010 10:56:22 GMT -5
Oct 12, 2010 Study: Slower population growth could reduce climate change
A slowing of population growth could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to a new study published today.
Scientists estimate global population could rise by more than three billion, mostly in urban areas, by mid-century but a slower growth path could cut emissions 16% to 29%, according to the study published Tuesday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
"If global population growth slows down, it is not going to solve the climate problem, but it can make a contribution, especially in the long term," said Brian O'Neill, the study's leader author and a National Center for Atmospheric Research scientist.
A team of international scientists analyzed surveys from 34 countries to explore how population growth, including aging and urbanization, affect energy use and impact climate change. It found that urban population growth could lead to a 25% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in some developing countries. Aging could reduce emissions levels by 20% in some areas.
(Posted by Jessica Durando) content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/10/population-climate-change-gas-emissions/1
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Post by dusko1 on Oct 12, 2010 23:25:18 GMT -5
Tell that to the asians & africans.
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Post by Caslav Klonimirovic on Oct 13, 2010 4:40:20 GMT -5
^ And Albanians.
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