Some Good Information, for As soon as, From 2023

Writing a newspaper column essentially is a dour train more often than not. The purpose is to focus on issues going incorrect that must be mounted. Often, nonetheless, it’s value noting some issues which can be going proper that one hopes can proceed. Right here, within the midst of a season that requires reflection and gratitude, is my record:

• The world’s inhabitants retains getting bigger. We’re on monitor to welcome our 8,100,000,000th world neighbor in 2024, after inhabitants progress of round 70 million this yr.