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Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds

The Tohoku region takes the top spot in both the number and percentage of municipalities at risk of disappearing due to a sharp population decline.

Japan Birth Rate Hit Record Low In 2023 As Nation's Population Crisis Deepen

The number of babies born in Japan fell for an eighth consecutive year to a record low in 2023, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday, underscoring the daunting task the country faces in trying to stem depopulation.

In disaster-prone Japan, some communities consider major moves

Rural communities are considering collective relocation as a means to deal with worsening climate disasters.

Half of Americas Cities Are Depopulating. We Could Be Headed for a Ghost Town Era.

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Many Cities In US To Turn Ghost Town By 2100, Says Study

The study's authors noted that the significant decrease in population could pose unprecedented challenges, potentially resulting in disruptions to essential services such as transportation, clean water, electricity, and internet access.

Scarier than Black Death

The drastic decline in the population has long been cited as the most imminent and pressing problem facing South Korea. Recently a renowned columnist created a stir by claiming Korea’s depopulation may outpace the Black Death's impact on Europe in the 14th century. In a New York Times column, titled “Is South Korea Disappearing?,” Ross Douthat said that estimates for a drop to less than 35 million people by the late 2060s would be enough to thrust Korean society into a crisis.

Depopulation is unleashing a rewilding nightmare in Japan

Bears, wild boars and even deer herds are returning to the picturesque countryside, raising public safety concerns

Not sure if you should take a Citizens Insurance depopulation offer? Here's what to know

You might not be jumping at the idea of taking Citizens Insurance up on one of its depopulation letters but here's some things to consider.

Depopulation is inevitable scenario for Ukraine – Director of Demography Institute

Ukraine, under any conditions, will face depopulation, a shortage of labor and a decrease in population density, especially in certain territories, said director of the Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies Ella Libanova.

Strep Zoo Proving Difficult to Control Without Using Depopulation