Demographics 50: US States and Territories, by fertility rate
2.1 is the population replacement rate. The U.S. as a whole is about 1.63, above, but 1.78 by others’ estimates. Some states, like mine, are just 1.39. This means any…
Demographics 49: Sen Romney proposes paying Americans to have babies
My own state has a 2020 fertility rate of 1.39. Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney introduced the Family Security Act. 2.0 last week to address declining marriage rates and the…
EV: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV to start at US$30,000
The all-electric Chevrolet Equinox EV is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. next fall, starting at around $30,000. Source: GM bets on electric Equinox to kick-start ‘massive adoption’…
Demographics 48: Germany to expand visas for skilled foreign workers
But open only to those under age 36: Skilled workers from around the world could find it easier to live and work in Germany, if the nation backs a proposed…
Energy: Solar PV produced 12% of EU power this summer
And should increase year over year each of the next ten years: Solar power generation rose 28% in the summer period compared to 2021 Source: Europe’s Summer of Record Solar…
Automation: Fast food burger flippers already automated
When I have been in fast food outlets, I see that most employ 6 to 10 staff. Depends on the type of operation and the time of day. Due to…
Automation: Laser system removes weeds from field
Watch: Lots more automation to come as the population decline is addressed through increased mechanization and decreased need for labor.
Wireless: Apple’s iPhone 14 to support satellite-based text messaging
Source: Apple’s satellite plans just sent this stock on a wild ride The iPhone 14 will support text messaging via GlobalStar satellites, and the text service will be free during…
Demographics: Educational Attainment
Another chart showing back to 1940 For the 2nd half of the 20th century, the U.S. out competed much of the world due to two things: At this point, adding…
Demographic 46: WaPo says we must import far more immigrants
WaPo says the U.S. must import vast numbers of immigrants to contend with the birth rate decline. They then do a mashup of political issues, conflate illegal immigration with legal…