The population of the world has been steadily increasing for millennia. Yet, the 19th century saw exponential growth that led to the current global population of almost 8 billion people. Such a rapid and massive population boost prompts worries about its effects on the environment, the economy, and society. In this essay, we will discuss the difficulties brought on by the global population increase along with possible solutions.
When Will the World Population Reach 8 Billion?
It had taken all of human history until the end of the 18th century for the world population to reach 1 billion people. Then, the growth ...