ABSTRACT

This volume takes a look at the trends that have put the global economy on a collision course with the Earth's ecosystems. It aims to provide a vital synthesis ranging across a wide spectrum of both the social and natural sciences. Published annually in 28 languages, each edition draws on the knowledge of the Worldwatch Institute's team of writers and researchers.

chapter 1|11 pages

A History of Our Future

chapter 2|24 pages

Watching Birds Disappear

chapter 4|23 pages

Combating Malaria

chapter 5|25 pages

Charting a New Energy Future

chapter 6|20 pages

Scrapping Mining Dependence

chapter 7|22 pages

Uniting Divided Cities