World population to hit 8B by end 2022

Our global population will hit 8B by the end of 2022. This is according to the United Nations' forecast published in July 2022. While most countries are seeing population declines, population growth is concentrated in these 8 countries: Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Egypt, Tanzania & the Philippines are seeing growth. What could this mean to sustainability efforts around the world?

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