What the Future Will Hold for 7th Billion Baby
A baby has been born in the Phillippines, becoming the “seven billionth” person in the world. (Photo: BBC)
It’s official. There are 7 billion of us. That happened when a baby girl, born in the Philippines, became the 7th billion baby to be born. The purpose of recognizing the 7-billion baby is to call attention to the world’s growing population. Host Lisa Mullins talks with reporter Sunshine deLeon about what the future will hold for this baby growing up in the Philippines.
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