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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Dope1 ⎊  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: It's happening
Date: 06/10/24 4:24 PM
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Well, I'll be dipped. Something we agree on. I would add that population growth (and third world modernization) is at the top of the list of significant emitters of CO2.

The way to fix overpopulation is prosperity. Not dumping on religion or promoting abortion.
The fact is that as China and India - the world's two most populous countries - gain prosperity their birth rates are declining.

reuters.com - Chinas population drops 2nd year raises long term growth concerns

China's population drops for second year, with record low birth rate

Summary
China's population drops 0.15% y/y in 2023
Birth rate at new low, death rate at highest since 1974
Total new births drop 5.7% to 9.02 mln
Total deaths rise 6.6% to 11.1 mln

economictimes.indiatimes.com - Falling fertility rates leave india staring at a looming demographic challenge


Falling fertility rates have left India staring at the spectre of looming demographic challenges that have caused big problems for other Asian powerhouses like China and Japan.

But back to Europe.
The natives over there are also being told they should expect to freeze in the winter Because Climate Change.
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