The U.S.’s intensifying focus on Asia, investing in sustainable development, and the fate of America’s demographic and economic growth.
| The US’s shrinking white population needs to value youthful diversity New 2010-20 census numbers show that Latino or Hispanic children, Asian American children, and children identifying as two or more races contributed most to America’s youth population gains. As the baby boomer generation ages, young people of color will play an increasingly important role in the nation’s future demographic and economic growth, William Frey argues. Read more |
| Our last, best chance on climate “There is a growing realization that the risks and economic costs of climate change have been underestimated. If unchecked, climate change could displace hundreds of millions of people, mostly in the developing world, increasing the potential for conflict.” Amar Bhattacharya and Nicholas Stern urge the international community to invest in the climate fight before it’s too late. Read more |
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