EPISODE · Nov 16, 2022 · 2 MIN
World population reaches eight billion, growth slowing
from AGRI NEWS NET
The United Nations estimates that the world’s eight billionth baby was born yesterday, just 11 years after the seven-billion milestone.But according to BBC population correspondent Stephanie Hegarty, it could take 15 years to reach nine billion, and the UN doesn’t expect to reach 10 billion until 2080. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The United Nations estimates that the world’s eight billionth baby was born yesterday, just 11 years after the seven-billion milestone.But according to BBC population correspondent Stephanie Hegarty, it could take 15 years to reach nine billion, and the UN doesn’t expect to reach 10 billion until 2080. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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