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theadvancedapes  ·  4328 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: No Population Bomb

Also, Mongolia is already predominantly urban: http://i.imgur.com/sJTwnmG.gif Very few people want to live in desolate cold landscapes away from people and with few conveniences. Now that we can support large urban populations, people want to live there.





user-inactivated  ·  4328 days ago  ·  link  ·  

My mental picture of Mongolia, in case you were wondering, which you weren't, is comprised basically of a documentary I saw on the Mongol Derby, the world's most grueling horse race. So not accurate. But very awe-inspiring.

thenewgreen  ·  4328 days ago  ·  link  ·  

My brother spent a month there last year for business. Cold and Desolate are good descriptions, even in the city. Even though it was crazy cold, he enjoyed his stay and almost moved out there because of their burgeoning economy. -petroleum. I was bummed out when I heard he wasn't moving there. I was looking forward to visiting.

user-inactivated  ·  4328 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I need to get into your brother's field. Wow.

thenewgreen  ·  4328 days ago  ·  link  ·  

He is essentially a lobbyist.