An update on Japan's population and the issues it faces.
Over the past five years (Japan conducts full census surveys once a decade, with a partial count after five years), Japan's population shrank by nearly 950,000 people (by 0.7 percent) to 127.1 million people. Nearly a third of all Japanese were over 65 years old in 2015. By 2050, almost 40 percent will be older than 65.
To make matters worse for the future of Japan's population, the country's fertility rate has been about 1.41 births per woman, putting it well below the “population replacement rate” of about 2.1 (the average number of children born per woman to replace the population for nearly forty years since the 1970s).
Japan is not the only country in the world experiencing this phenomenon. In Germany, fertility has remained below 1.5 children per woman since 1975, while the World Bank notes that the East Asia and Pacific region is aging faster than any other region. In other words, the nation's “graying” is a global challenge that's not unique to Japan.
The Abe government aims to “stabilize” Japan's population at 100 million by encouraging women (somehow) to have more children and improve Japan's population rate.
Showing posts with label year 10. Show all posts
Showing posts with label year 10. Show all posts
Friday, 4 March 2016
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Immigration levels have damaged UK cohesion! According to Teresa May
Immigration levels have damaged UK cohesion! According to Teresa May
Mrs May pledged to reduce the numbers claiming in Britain while taking in the "most vulnerable" refugees from conflict zones around the world.
She also said high migration made a "cohesive society" impossible.
Her speech was criticised by business groups, with the Institute of Directors attacking its "irresponsible rhetoric".
Net migration into the UK currently stands at a record high, reaching 330,000 in the year to March.
The Home Secretary told the Conservative Party conference Britain "does not need" net migration at current levels, saying the net economic effect was "close to zero" at best.
Monday, 5 October 2015
Sunday, 3 May 2015
Calbuco erupts again.....
Calbuco erupts again
2,500 villagers have been told to leave their homes- this time the winds have blown the ash and gas towards the city of Cochamo.
2,500 villagers have been told to leave their homes- this time the winds have blown the ash and gas towards the city of Cochamo.
Monday, 27 April 2015
Nepal quake update....
3/5/15
Death toll now pushing 7,000
People in more remote areas are still awaiting help....
Nepal's major tourist attractions- before and after-
Death toll now 4,000 and around 10,000 injured. Some communities are still isolated and cut off (see map below)
The worst quake Nepal has seen for 80 years has left many sleeping outside and in temporary shelters for a 4th night.
A big aftershock hit on Sunday causing further damage and halting aid as the airport again had to be shut.
Meanwhile helicopters have rescued 140 people from Mount Everest.
hospitals have been overwhelmed with the injured....
more facts and figures here
Death toll now pushing 7,000
People in more remote areas are still awaiting help....
Nepal's major tourist attractions- before and after-
Death toll now 4,000 and around 10,000 injured. Some communities are still isolated and cut off (see map below)
The worst quake Nepal has seen for 80 years has left many sleeping outside and in temporary shelters for a 4th night.
A big aftershock hit on Sunday causing further damage and halting aid as the airport again had to be shut.
Meanwhile helicopters have rescued 140 people from Mount Everest.
hospitals have been overwhelmed with the injured....
more facts and figures here
Saturday, 25 April 2015
1000+ dead in massive Nepal earthquake....
26th April 2015
The death toll is now at 1900.
Aftershocks (31 of over 4 magnitude and above, including one 6.7 till 9am today) are still shaking the region and the tremors have been felt in neighbouring Indian cities New Delhi and Kolkata.
The quakes triggered Avalanches on mount Everest killing many sherpas and climbers for the second year in a row.
At least 5,000 with injuries reported so far and 700 dead in the capital city, Kathmandu, alone. The numbers are expected to rise.
Helicopters have flown in to fly the injured from Everest base camp off the mountain.
Many Nepalese have spent the night out in the open to afraid to go inside or unable to due to building collapses.
Many roads are still blocked, hampering relief efforts.
People are having to dig out survivors with bare hands and axes as bulldozers cannot get to many affected areas.
This article explain why the earthquakes impacts were so bad....
The magnitude of 7.8 is a high magnitude quake which is very powerful added to this the focus was only 11km under the ground and many of the buildings were poorly constructed so easily collapsed. However 'luckily' much areas affected found on solid bedrock so didn't shake as much.
poorly built buildings in the capital that have collapsed
The US is sending $1 dollars in aid and a disaster response team to the region.
25th April 2015.
Aid from nearby Sri Lanka has begun to arrive now the airport is open-
India has sent multiple rescue planes carrying medical supplies and a mobile hospital with a 40 strong disaster response team (including rescue dogs)
The UK has sent 8 humanitarian experts.
Pakistan has sent aircraft with a field hospital with beds, docs and specialist equipment to treat the injured. Dog rescue teams with sniffer dogs and emergency supplies (2000 meals, 600 blankets and 200 tents).
Norway has offered $3.9 in aid.
The EU has also promised to send aid, as have France, Israel and Germany
A 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal in the early hours of Saturday causing massive damage and destruction..
The epicentre of the earthquake was in Gorkha between the capital Kathmandu and Pokhara
Historic, World heritage status listed landmarks have been damaged beyond repair.
The Dharahara tower before and after the quake....
Eyewitnesses have been describing the tragedy that unfolded...
So how bad is it looking?.......
The runway was closed for a while but has reopened now.
Some roads are still closed and blocked.
Many buildings have collapsed, trapping many inside....
Over 1000 are all ready confirmed dead and many more could be found...
The death toll is now at 1900.
Aftershocks (31 of over 4 magnitude and above, including one 6.7 till 9am today) are still shaking the region and the tremors have been felt in neighbouring Indian cities New Delhi and Kolkata.
The quakes triggered Avalanches on mount Everest killing many sherpas and climbers for the second year in a row.
At least 5,000 with injuries reported so far and 700 dead in the capital city, Kathmandu, alone. The numbers are expected to rise.
Helicopters have flown in to fly the injured from Everest base camp off the mountain.
Many Nepalese have spent the night out in the open to afraid to go inside or unable to due to building collapses.
Many roads are still blocked, hampering relief efforts.
People are having to dig out survivors with bare hands and axes as bulldozers cannot get to many affected areas.
This article explain why the earthquakes impacts were so bad....
The magnitude of 7.8 is a high magnitude quake which is very powerful added to this the focus was only 11km under the ground and many of the buildings were poorly constructed so easily collapsed. However 'luckily' much areas affected found on solid bedrock so didn't shake as much.
poorly built buildings in the capital that have collapsedThe US is sending $1 dollars in aid and a disaster response team to the region.
25th April 2015.
Aid from nearby Sri Lanka has begun to arrive now the airport is open-
India has sent multiple rescue planes carrying medical supplies and a mobile hospital with a 40 strong disaster response team (including rescue dogs)
The UK has sent 8 humanitarian experts.
Pakistan has sent aircraft with a field hospital with beds, docs and specialist equipment to treat the injured. Dog rescue teams with sniffer dogs and emergency supplies (2000 meals, 600 blankets and 200 tents).
Norway has offered $3.9 in aid.
The EU has also promised to send aid, as have France, Israel and Germany
A 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal in the early hours of Saturday causing massive damage and destruction..
The epicentre of the earthquake was in Gorkha between the capital Kathmandu and Pokhara
Historic, World heritage status listed landmarks have been damaged beyond repair.
The Dharahara tower before and after the quake....
Eyewitnesses have been describing the tragedy that unfolded...
So how bad is it looking?.......
The runway was closed for a while but has reopened now.
Some roads are still closed and blocked.
Many buildings have collapsed, trapping many inside....
Over 1000 are all ready confirmed dead and many more could be found...
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Saturday, 7 March 2015
Sunday, 1 February 2015
Improving women's lives through business...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31002226
baby heat pad- ideal for small/ premature babies in LDC countries- as much cheaper than an incubator- can lower infant mortality rates.
An emergency after birth kit, very low cost and helps protect mum and baby- it includes a sterile cord cutter, soap to clean and plastic sheeting for the birth.
baby heat pad- ideal for small/ premature babies in LDC countries- as much cheaper than an incubator- can lower infant mortality rates.
An emergency after birth kit, very low cost and helps protect mum and baby- it includes a sterile cord cutter, soap to clean and plastic sheeting for the birth.
Nia are very cheap sanitary towels for young girls in Kenya- who previously missed a lot of school during their periods, because other pads towels, were so expensive ($1) these nia are a quarter of the price.
Sunday, 25 January 2015
Oil spills in Montana
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