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A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. What we make and buy is a major indicator of society...
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A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. What we make and buy is a major indicator of society's collective prioritie s. Among twenty-four key trends, Vital Signs Volume 22 explores significant global patterns in production and consumption. The result is a fascinating snapshot of how we invest our resources and the implications for the world 's well-being. The book examines developments in six main areas: energy, environment and c limate, transportation, food and agriculture, global economy and resources, and population and society. Readers will learn how aquaculture is making g ains on wild fish catches, where high speed rail is accelerating, why plast ic production is on the rise, who is escaping chronic hunger, and who is st ill suffering. Researchers at the Worldwatch Institute not only provide the most up-to-dat e statistics, but put them in context. The analysis in Vital Signs teaches us both about our current priorities and how they could be shaped to create a better future. Book Description: The latest data and key trends to inform and inspire the changes needed to build a sustainable world.
Product Info
ISBN: 1610916727
ISBN-13: 9781610916721
Publisher: Island Press
Year: 2015
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
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Country: Japan