Podcast: The World Population at Seven Billion
Crowd in Venice (Photo: Joery Bruijntjes)
On October 31st, world population reached seven billion. That’s according to the latest estimates by the United Nations Population Fund. We explore what that means for the planet and our future in it. We compare family planning programs in two South Asian countries. Also, breaking news about a Dutch science scandal.
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