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Demographic doomsday claims miss the mark, scientists argue

Original: Demographic "doomsday" misses the mark

Researchers argue that warnings of a global demographic collapse are overblown. A commentary published in Science contends that fears about falling birth rates leading to societal 'doomsday' are not supported by the evidence, and that projections of catastrophic population decline rest on shaky assumptions. The piece has drawn attention as governments worldwide confront ageing populations, low fertility and heated debate over family policy.

Why now: Falling birth rates and population decline are prominent policy debates, and a Science publication challenging doom narratives invites discussion.

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