World Population Day: India will overtake China in 2023, says the UN
New data also suggest the planet will be home to 8 billion people by this November.
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Nature’s true value overlooked in decision making – IPBES
Halting the loss of nature requires a shift away from prioritising short-term gains, scientists say.
Unsustainable logging, fishing and hunting ‘driving extinction’
A landmark report calls for action to stop the over-exploitation of wild plants, animals and fungi.