<p>As we peer into the future of 2100, the landscape of nearly 30,000 cities in the United States may undergo substantial transformations. A recent study predicts that almost half of these cities will experience population decline, losing between 12 to 23 per cent of their residents by the century's end.</p>

<p>These changes, influenced by both climate-driven natural forces and human responses, pose significant challenges that extend beyond city boundaries, according to ScienceAlert.</p>

<h2><strong>From sprawling to ageing communities</strong></h2>

<p>The study suggests that the cities of the future are more likely to witness shifts in population dynamics, evolving into fractured, thinning, or sprawling communities.</p>

<p>While outright abandonment is not the envisioned outcome, the researchers caution that unless local governments and town planners adapt to the evolving needs of residents, these transformations may lead to unprecedented challenges.</p>

<p>The anticipated decline in population raises concerns about the disruption of fundamental services such as transit, clean water, electricity, and internet access.</p>

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<p>As cities shrink and populations age, the potential consequences include grocery store closures, resulting in food deserts, and neglected infrastructure in dwindling towns, leaving communities without essential resources, reminiscent of the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, in 2021.</p>

<p>Originally focussing on transportation challenges in Illinois, the researchers expanded their analysis to encompass all 50 states. Drawing from US census data and climate scenarios, the study paints a comprehensive picture of the potential future of cities, challenging the conventional focus on larger urban centres.</p>

<p>Currently, 43 per cent of US cities are losing residents, a figure that could rise to 64 per cent by 2100, depending on climate scenarios.</p>

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<p>Projections indicate that the Northeast and Midwest regions are likely to witness the most depopulating cities. Even states like Texas and Utah, currently experiencing growth, may encounter significant population loss in certain cities by 2100.</p>

<p>However, the analysis acknowledges the inherent uncertainty in estimating population trends decades ahead and does not delve into the complex factors driving these projections, such as economic and social influences or internal migration.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As we peer into the future of 2100, the landscape of nearly 30,000 cities in the United States may undergo substantial transformations. A recent study predicts that almost half of these cities will experience population decline, losing between 12 to 23 per cent of their residents by the century's end.

As we peer into the future of 2100, the landscape of nearly 30,000 cities in the United States may undergo substantial transformations. A recent study predicts that almost half of these cities will experience population decline, losing between 12 to 23 per cent of their residents by the century's end. These changes, influenced by both climate-driven natural forces and human responses, pose significant challenges that extend beyond city boundaries, according to ScienceAlert. From sprawling to ageing communities The study suggests that the cities of the future are more likely to witness shifts in population dynamics, evolving into fractured, thinning, or sprawling communities. While outright abandonment is not the envisioned outcome, the researchers caution that unless local governments and town planners adapt to the evolving needs of residents, these transformations may lead to unprecedented challenges. The anticipated decline in population raises concerns about the disruption of fundamental services such as transit, clean water, electricity, and internet access. Also read | US space agency has seen ‘thousands of UFOs’ in one month: Report As cities shrink and populations age, the potential consequences include grocery store closures, resulting in food deserts, and neglected infrastructure in dwindling towns, leaving communities without essential resources, reminiscent of the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, in 2021. Originally focussing on transportation challenges in Illinois, the researchers expanded their analysis to encompass all 50 states. Drawing from US census data and climate scenarios, the study paints a comprehensive picture of the potential future of cities, challenging the conventional focus on larger urban centres. Currently, 43 per cent of US cities are losing residents, a figure that could rise to 64 per cent by 2100, depending on climate scenarios. Also watch | Two US Navy seals go missing off Somalia coast, search underway Projections indicate that the Northeast and Midwest regions are likely to witness the most depopulating cities. Even states like Texas and Utah, currently experiencing growth, may encounter significant population loss in certain cities by 2100. However, the analysis acknowledges the inherent uncertainty in estimating population trends decades ahead and does not delve into the complex factors driving these projections, such as economic and social influences or internal migration. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>When Thai medical student Badeephak Kaosala dares to leave his rented apartment in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, he puts on a mask, gloves, a hat and layers of clothing to try to avoid infection with the coronavirus that has the city on lockdown.</p>

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<p>"Anywhere you go, you are always self-conscious of touching someone or you always have to keep in mind that you have to keep a distance from the person you're walking next to when he sneezes when he coughs, even when he breathes," said the 23-year-old student at Wuhan's Tongji Medical College.</p>

<p>Lately, he has had trouble finding basic supplies such as milk and eggs in the city of 11 million since it became the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 81 and infected 2,740 people in China.</p>

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<p>"There's a shortage. Everyone wants to stock up, but it is already too late," Badeephak told Reuters via Skype.</p>

<p>"There are no vehicles on the road except private vehicles, which I only see going to pharmacies and hospitals," he added.</p>

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<p>Badeephak wants to go home to Thailand, he has little choice but to wait.</p>

<p>The Thai government has put a military plane on standby for a possible evacuation of its citizens, but Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday they do not yet have Beijing's permission for the airlift.</p>

<p>Most commercial flights out of Wuhan were halted last week to try to contain the virus.</p>

<p>"At the moment the Chinese authorities have said the situation is still under control, so we have prepared a plan. ... Once it's time we will seek permission to fly in," Prayuth said.</p>

<p>Thailand's Foreign Ministry says there are 64 Thais in Wuhan. Badeephak said the Thai Embassy told him there were 118 Thais in all of Hubei province, of which Wuhan is the capital.</p>

<p>The Thai government has faced criticism both at home and abroad over its handling of the illness, with many taking to social media to accuse the government of not doing enough.</p>

<p>Thailand has reported eight cases of coronavirus, including seven Chinese tourists from Wuhan and a Thai woman who visited there.</p>

<p>Prayuth said on Monday most Thais in Wuhan wanted to stay.</p>

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; But Badeephak said: "I am pretty sure that more than 70-80 per cent&nbsp;(of Thais)... want to go back home because everyone of us here knows that staying here is not safe."</p>

<p>"How I am doing right now is not good," he said. "The town has become a ghost town."</p>


When Thai medical student Badeephak Kaosala dares to leave his rented apartment in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, he puts on a mask, gloves, a hat and layers of clothing to try to avoid infection with the coronavirus that has the city on lockdown.

When Thai medical student Badeephak Kaosala dares to leave his rented apartment in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, he puts on a mask, gloves, a hat and layers of clothing to try to avoid infection with the coronavirus that has the city on lockdown. Also read: Indian students plead Government with folded hands to evacuate them from Wuhan "Anywhere you go, you are always self-conscious of touching someone or you always have to keep in mind that you have to keep a distance from the person you're walking next to when he sneezes when he coughs, even when he breathes," said the 23-year-old student at Wuhan's Tongji Medical College. Lately, he has had trouble finding basic supplies such as milk and eggs in the city of 11 million since it became the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 81 and infected 2,740 people in China. × "There's a shortage. Everyone wants to stock up, but it is already too late," Badeephak told Reuters via Skype. "There are no vehicles on the road except private vehicles, which I only see going to pharmacies and hospitals," he added. An empty road is seen in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on January 27, 2020, amid a deadly virus outbreak which began in the city.| AFP Badeephak wants to go home to Thailand, he has little choice but to wait. The Thai government has put a military plane on standby for a possible evacuation of its citizens, but Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday they do not yet have Beijing's permission for the airlift. Most commercial flights out of Wuhan were halted last week to try to contain the virus. "At the moment the Chinese authorities have said the situation is still under control, so we have prepared a plan. ... Once it's time we will seek permission to fly in," Prayuth said. Thailand's Foreign Ministry says there are 64 Thais in Wuhan. Badeephak said the Thai Embassy told him there were 118 Thais in all of Hubei province, of which Wuhan is the capital. The Thai government has faced criticism both at home and abroad over its handling of the illness, with many taking to social media to accuse the government of not doing enough. Thailand has reported eight cases of coronavirus, including seven Chinese tourists from Wuhan and a Thai woman who visited there. Prayuth said on Monday most Thais in Wuhan wanted to stay. But Badeephak said: "I am pretty sure that more than 70-80 per cent (of Thais)... want to go back home because everyone of us here knows that staying here is not safe." "How I am doing right now is not good," he said. "The town has become a ghost town."

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