Posted on July 10, 2010  Comments (0)

Hans Rosling provides another interesting TED talk. As he mentions economics plays a huge role in whether we will slow population growth. The economic condition plays a huge role in child survival which he calls “the new green.” Meaning the fate of the environment is tied to increasing child survival (and decreasing poverty). There are many important factors that will impact the fate of the environment but a big factor is world population.

Related: Data Visualization Example – Statistics Insights for Scientists and Engineers – Very Cool Wearable Computing Gadget from MIT – Understanding the Nature of Compounding – Population Action