Want more from Julia Whitty, Paul Ehrlich, Fred Pearce and other population experts? Check out the Mother Jones population forum that ran from May 12-14.
The Last Taboo There are 7 billion humans on earth, so why can't we talk about population?
Too Many? Too Much? What we don't talk about when we don't talk about population.
How the Vatican Almost Embraced Birth Control A secret history of the papal commission that endorsed the pill
Masters of the Uterus The 3,500-year battle over where babies do—and don't—come from.
The Greatest Hits in Contraceptive History From crocodile dung to KISS condoms.
Why Is Population Control Such a Radioactive Topic? Readers—and experts—hash it out in an online forum. Join the fray.
India's Girl Effect Are microloans the best 21st century birth control device? A photo essay.
