By Daniel Victor
The New York Times
Until 1804, fewer than 1 billion people roamed our planet. More than a century later, in 1927, we crossed 2 billion.
Since then, the world population has shot up in the shape of a hockey stick, boosted by the triumphs of modern medicine and public health.
The ...
With today's technological advancements, better and more accessible nutrition, it is easy to see why populations have sky-rocketed around the globe. Various systems of government across the world also have large impacts on population growth. It is interesting to note the difference in population bet...
29 July 2015 – The world’s population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050 and exceed 11 billion in 2100, with India expected to surpass China as the most populous around seven years from now and Nigeria overtaking the United States to become the world’s third largest count...
By Daniel Victor
The New York Times
Until 1804, fewer than 1 billion people roamed our planet. More than a century later, in 1927, we crossed 2 billion.
Since then, the world population has shot up in the shape of a hockey stick, boosted by the triumphs of modern medicine and public health.
The ...
