Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)
Editorial Introduction

Population growth, climate policy, and sustainable futures

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  • David Samways
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3197/whpjps.63887831800455

Published 2026-01-29

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Samways, David. 2026. “Population Growth, Climate Policy, and Sustainable Futures”. The Journal of Population and Sustainability 10 (1):5-15. https://doi.org/10.3197/whpjps.63887831800455.

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