Rising Population

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  Nearly 260 Million Americans Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study

  The US overweight and obese population will rise significantly in the next quarter century if current trends continue, and new weight-loss treatments wont be sufficient to stem the tide, researchers said.

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  In Rising Trend, Influencers Are Buying And Renovating Abandoned Houses In Japan

  These neglected properties can be purchased in Tokyo for a fraction of the cost of homes in other major cities worldwide.

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  India To Drive Global Energy Demand Over Next Decade: Report

  India is poised to experience more energy demand growth than any other country over the next decade due to its large population and rising demand from all sectors, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.

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  Samajwadi Party MLA's "Muslim Population Rising" Remark Draws BJP Fire

  A Samajwadi Party MLA's remark in which he said the population of Muslims is increasing and the BJP's rule will come to an end soon has sparked a political row in Uttar Pradesh

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  Singapore's Population Surges - Crosses 6 Million-Mark For 1st Time Ever

  Singapore's population has reached a record high of 6.04 million, rising two per cent from last year, as the manpower-constrained city-state took in more foreign workers, according to an official report.

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  Infant Mortality Rate and Decline of Bat Population Might Have a Strange Correlation, Study Claims

  In 2006, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome began decimating bat populations across New England. Over the following decade, the loss of these bats, essential for controlling insect populations, led to significant consequences for agriculture and human health, according to a new study. With fewer bats around to consume insects, farmers reso...

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  Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study

  Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...

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  'Global SOS' Over Fast-Rising Pacific Ocean, Crisis For Low-Lying Nations

  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday ocean temperatures are rising in the Pacific Islands at three times the rate worldwide, and its population was "uniquely exposed" to the impact of rising sea levels.

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  "Since Emergency, Indians Have Not Paid Attention To...": Narayana Murthy

  Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy on Sunday called the rising population a major challenge for the country, saying Indians had not paid attention to population control since the Emergency period.

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  Deadly Viper On The Rise: Bangladesh Grapples With Snake Crisis

  Despite the species being protected under the Wildlife Act, its population expansion has led to more indiscriminate killings.

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  England, Wales Population Rises By Most Since 1948 After Record Immigration

  Record immigration caused the population of England and Wales to rise by 610,000 to 60.9 million in mid-2023, the largest annual increase in 75 years, official data showed on Monday.

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  Animal Detectives Rise To Prominence In China's Expanding Pet Industry

  This job shows how much people in China care about their pets now. What used to be a rare service you wouldn't expect to be a real job is now a good way to make a living by helping people find their lost animals.

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  Jobs In South Asia Lagging Behind Growing Population, Says World Bank

  Job creation in South Asian economies is not keeping pace with the rise in the working age population, putting the region on a path that risks "squandering its

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  Inequality Rising Since 2000s, Top 1% In India Holds 40% Wealth: Study

  Inequality in India has skyrocketed since the early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of the top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper.

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  "Testament To India's Unwavering Dedication...": PM Modi On Rise In Leopards

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness on Thursday over the increase in the leopard population in the country.