Up, up and away: A state report projects that California’s population will increase by 39% by 2060, and become increasingly diverse with Latinos anticipated to comprise of nearly half of the state’s population.
So if you thought the traffic was bad now, just imagine how it’ll be with 52.7 million total residents in just 47 years. Cross your fingers that flying cars are invented by then to ease congestion.
Read more about the report, or tackle the study in its entirety here.
The number of babies born per 1,000 women was about half what it was during the Baby Boom.
Reblogging in case you missed this yesterday.
Beyond 7 billion: After remaining stable for most of human history, the world’s population has exploded over the last two centuries. The boom is not over: The biggest generation in history is just entering its childbearing years. The coming wave will reshape the planet, and the impact will be greatest in the poorest, most unstable countries.
This is one of the biggest projects coming out of The Times this year. Read the stories, watch the videos, look through the photos — the collection is a beast. And let us know what you think.
test reblogged from latimes
Beyond 7 billion: After remaining stable for most of human history, the world’s population has exploded over the last two centuries. The boom is not over: The biggest generation in history is just entering its childbearing years. The coming wave will reshape the planet, and the impact will be greatest in the poorest, most unstable countries.
This is one of the biggest projects coming out of The Times this year. Read the stories, watch the videos, look through the photos — the collection is a beast. And let us know what you think.
