World population

2022 - 11 - 15

The world population reaches 8 billion, posing challenges for ... (NPR)

The world population reached 8 billion on Tuesday, according to the UN. It credits advances in public health and nutrition. But the milestone also poses ...

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Daily briefing: World population estimated to reach eight billion today (Nature.com)

Population growth is slowing, and, within a few decades, it will begin to shrink. Plus, Egypt's climate scientists speak out and how big data is ...

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As the world population hits 8 billion, here's what you need to know (World Economic Forum)

The global population reached a new milestone this week, according to a new UN report. How did we get here and what might be in store for the future?

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World Population Reaches 8 Billion (The Onion (satire))

According to the United Nations, the world's population was projected to reach 8 billion yesterdayโ€”a mere 11 years since it passed 7 billion, and less than ...

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