How many people could this planet sustain now ... As we have passed the 8-billion landmark for the global population, we should reflect anew on the health of the planet and our own lifestyles ...

More people living longer means additional responsibilities According to an assessment from the United Nations (UN), the world's population Tuesday crossed the 8-billion-people threshold, which ...

The global population has now exceeded 8 billion people. In an ABC News Special Casey Briggs breaks down the facts and figures, looking at how we got here and the issues and opportunities of ...

Until now, the United Nations - which forecasts 8.5, 9.7 and 10.9 billion people in 2030, 2050 and 2100, respectively - has virtually had a monopoly in projecting global population.

Seven-billionth child Sadia Sultana Oishee and six-billionth Adnan Mevic, holding photos of them with officials at their births The UN says the world's population has hit eight billion, just 11 ...

The world's population is projected to reach 8 billion people on Tuesday, according to the UN estimates, which consider this a milestone in human development. The latest projections by the United ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— The world population hit 8 billion people today, accelerating the global extinction crisis for animals and plants imperiled by population growth’s effects on habitat, water, air, and ...

The US Supreme Court will weigh a fresh line of attack on federal administrative power, agreeing to consider the ...