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Moscow’s Solution for Overcrowding? Expand the Capital

Despite the concerns raised by the critics of the plan, Russia is not left with many options other than expanding the largest city in Europe.

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Hot, Flat and Crowded: Global Population to Reach 7 Billion in 2011

Sometime late this year, our planet will welcome its 7 billionth person. Yes, that’s a lot of people. But, no, it’s not (necessarily) the end of the world.