World Population to Surpass 7 Billion in 2011; Explosive Population Growth Means Challenges for Developing Nations
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ScienceDaily (July 28, 2011) — Global population is expected to hit 7 billion later this year, up from 6 billion in 1999. Details here. A crowded beach in China. Courtesy of AcidCow.com