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World population surpasses 8 billion
ResumeThe world's population has surpassed 8 billion people. This comes at a time of a steepening climate crisis threatening the habitability of some places.
Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with John Wilmoth of the United Nations Population Division about population growth trends and how the international community plans to ensure equitable care for people in low-income nations experiencing the highest growth rates.
This segment aired on November 17, 2022.