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This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute gives prominence to key trends that often escape the attention of the news media, world leaders and economic experts. The book distils 36 vital signs of our times from thousands of governmental, industrial and scientific sources, allowing readers to track key indicators that show our social, economic and environmental progress, or lack of it. Each trend is presented in both text and graphics, providing a thorough overview.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Overview: Poverty and Inequality Block Progress
- A Growing Economic Divide
- Diseases of Poverty and Wealth
- Poverty and Armed Conflict
- The Inequities of Climate Change
- Communication Gaps
- Standing Apart: The United States and Africa
- Bridging the Divides
- Part One: Key Indicators
- Food Trends
- Grain Production Drops
- Meat Production and Consumption Grow
- Energy and Atmosphere Trends
- Fossil Fuel Use Up
- Nuclear Power Rises
- Wind Powerâs Rapid Growth Continues
- Carbon Emissions and Temperature Climb
- Economic Trends
- Economic Growth Inches Up
- Foreign Debt Declines
- Advertising Spending Stays Nearly Flat
- Tourism Growing But Still Shaky
- World Heritage Sites Rising Steadily
- Transportation and Communications Trends
- Vehicle Production Inches Up
- Bicycle Production Seesaws
- Communications Networks Expand
- Semiconductor Sales Rebound Slightly
- Health and Social Trends
- Population Growth Slows
- HIV/AIDS Pandemic Spreads Further
- Cigarette Production Dips Slightly
- Military Trends
- Violent Conflicts Continue to Decline
- Peacekeeping Expenditures Down Slightly
- Part Two: Special Features
- Environment Features
- Birds in Decline
- Small Islands Threatened by Sea Level Rise
- Economy Features
- Rich-Poor Divide Growing
- Gap in CEO-Worker Pay Widens
- Severe Weather Events on the Rise
- Resource Economics Features
- High Farm Subsidies Persist
- Harvesting of Illegal Drugs Remains High
- Health and Social Features
- Number of Refugees Drops
- Alternative Medicine Gains Popularity
- Maternal Deaths Reflect Inequities
- Consumption Patterns Contribute to Mortality
- Orphans Increase Due to AIDS Deaths
- Military and Governance Features
- Corruption Thwarts Development
- International Criminal Court Starts Work
- Military Expenditures on the Rise
- Resource Wars Plague Developing World
- Notes
- The Vital Signs Series