As of October 31, 2011, we are 7 billion.
Earth's population has reached a new milestone: by the end of 2011, there will be more than 7 billion people on this planet.
Watch a video that puts the numbers in perspectiveHow big is 7 billion? Try this at home!
Podcast: How many people can the Earth support?
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Imagine the world as a village of 100 people...
How many have toilets? How many are university graduates? Where do you fit in? Find out:
How big is 7 billion? So big, it's difficult to imagine! Try this activity to bring the number down to size. You can also download a PDF.
Listen in as Ontario Science Centre researcher Julie Jones discusses the significance of the 7-billion milestone with host Ken Huxley in this month's podcast.
Take away the number of deaths from the number of births and you'll see how much the Earth's population increases every minute:
Here's where you can find more info on the planet's "7-billion' milestone:
CBC News: Global population poised to hit 7 billion
7 Billion Actions, established by the United Nations Population Fund, is a website that inspires change by highlighting positive action by individuals and organizations around the world.
National Geographic's "7 Billion" video explores the impact of an expanding population on this planet and the living things that inhabit it.
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