The Implosion of the Star

Imagine a community where daily essentials are within 15 minutes reach. This urban planning model, known as the 15 minute city, is spreading from Paris to Cleveland and offers a solution to climate change. Join NPR's Climate Week to learn more. The human population, like stars in the night sky, is shrinking in certain parts of the world. While total population is still increasing, the growth rate is decreasing due to low fertility rates. China's population is projected to decrease by 800 million, and countries like South Korea, Poland, and Japan will also experience significant declines.