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How Zero Population Growth Works

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The goal of zero population growth is to reach a sustainable global birth rate. Explore how zero population growth works and if it is possible.

How will population growth affect energy?

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The world is growing at an amazing rate. Currently, the Earth’s population is growing by 60,000 people every eight hours -- that’s two children born every second somewhere around the globe.

How Population Works

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Population is one of the most important aspects of human civilization. Learn about population and find out how a population is counted.

October 12 1999: The World Population Hits 6 Billion

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The world's population hit 6 billion people on this day in October of 1999. Read about the historic day in which the world's population hit the 6 billion mark.

7 Most Populated Countries in the World

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The world's population passed 8 billion in 2022, but which countries contributed the most to the increase? Here are the top seven countries

Why are wolves making a comeback in the United States?

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Wolves are making a comeback due to federal laws that protect these animals. Learn why some people aren't excited about wolves making a comeback.

Panda Populations Are Growing, But Their Habitat Remains at Risk

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What threatens panda habitats? Learn about infrastructure and livestock grazing in this HowStuffWorks article.

What's the Difference Between Redistricting and Gerrymandering?

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It's that time of decade, when congressional maps get redrawn to reflect population growth — and often to improve one party's chances at the polls. So, when does redistricting become gerrymandering? The line is blurry.

What Are the 10 Largest Cities in the World by Population?

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Of the 8 billion people now inhabiting this planet, almost 60 percent live in urban environments. Here are the top 10 megacities in the world.

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