Earth's population currently sits at 8.3 billion people – but it's set to get much bigger. That's according to scientists from Flinders University, who have estimated the peak population for our planet. Based on current trends, the researchers say that the number of people on Earth could hit a staggering 12.4 billion by the late 2070s. This is 'dangerous', according to the experts – who warn we're already pushing Earth past its breaking point. #earth #population #research