TheHyperHive on MSN13d
Is Earth’s Population Much Higher Than We Think?
For years, the official estimate of Earth’s population has hovered around 8.2 billion. However, a new study suggests that the ...
New Scientist19d
Have we vastly underestimated the total number of people on Earth?
A new way of estimating rural populations has found that we may be undercounting people who live in these areas, potentially ...
Earth’s population could be billions greater than earlier previously thought—here’s what researchers have to say
A study by Aalto University reveals that rural populations might be significantly undercounted. Researchers found potential ...
HuffPost26d
Majority Of Earth's Population Breathes Dirty Air, Report Says
Ahamad said much more needs to be done to cut air pollution levels. The WHO had earlier found that 99% of the world’s population lives in places that do not meet recommended air quality levels. “If ...
Last decade was Earth’s hottest ever as CO2 levels reach an 800,000-year high, says UN report
Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and planet-heating carbon ...
NDTV16d
Significant Portion Of World's Rural Population May Not Have Been Counted, Study Claims
As per the UN estimates, the current world population is around 8.2 billion and is projected to peak at over 10 billion by mid-2080. However, the researchers at Aalto University in Finland found ...
The Panama Canal's other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy
The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, with about 7% of global trade passing through. It also ...