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Earth now has 8 billion of a population

Earth is now 8 billion people and counting. This projection will be officially recognized today by United Nations. What does this milestone in population number mean for the planet and our own welfare? Padraig Carmody is a Professor of Geography at...

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09.15 15 Nov 2022


Earth now has 8 billion of a population


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09.15 15 Nov 2022


Earth is now 8 billion people and counting. This projection will be officially recognized today by United Nations.

What does this milestone in population number mean for the planet and our own welfare? Padraig Carmody is a Professor of Geography at Trinity College who joined Ciara this morning on the show.


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