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World Population Soars Past 7 Billion

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The world’s population has officially soared beyond the 7 billion mark, and many people are talking about what that means for the global economy and quality of life. But what does it mean for one of the nation’s fastest-growing states? As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, while migration into Utah has dropped slightly, the birth rate continues to surpass that of other states.

(KCPW News) The world’s population has officially soared beyond the 7 billion mark, and many people are talking about what that means for the global economy and quality of life. But what does it mean for one of the nation’s fastest-growing states? As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, while migration into Utah has dropped slightly, the birth rate continues to surpass that of other states.

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