World population hits 8B, highlighting many challenges
The world's population will likely hit an estimated 8 billion people on Tuesday, according to a United Nations projection, with much of the growth coming from developing nations in Africa.
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The world's population will likely hit an estimated 8 billion people on Tuesday, according to a United Nations projection, with much of the growth coming from developing nations in Africa.
The U.N.’s Day of 8 Billion milestone Tuesday is more symbolic than precise.
It took about 12 years for the world population to grow from 7 to 8 billion, but the next billion is expected to take approximately 14.5 years (2037), reflecting the slowdown in global growth
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The world's population will likely hit an estimated 8 billion people on Tuesday, according to a United Nations projection,
The world’s population is projected to hit an estimated eight billion people on Tuesday, according to the United Nations, with much of the growth coming f...