Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Part One: Key Indicators
Food Trends
Grain Harvest and Hunger Both Grow
Meat Production and Consumption Rise
Aquaculture Pushes Fish Harvest Higher
Energy and Climate Trends
Fossil Fuel Use Surges
Nuclear Power Rises Once More
Global Wind Growth Continues
Solar Energy Markets Booming
Biofuel Use Growing Rapidly
Climate Change Indicators on the Rise
Economic Trends
Global Economy Continues to Grow
World Trade Rises Sharply
Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Decline
Weather-Related Disasters Near a Record
Steel Surging
Transportation Trends
Vehicle Production Sets New Record
Bicycle Production Recovers
Air Travel Slowly Recovering
Health and Social Trends
Population Continues Its Steady Rise
Number of Refugees Declines
HIV/AIDS Crisis Worsening Worldwide
Cigarette Production Drops
Conflict and Peace Trends
Violent Conflicts Unchanged
Military Expenditures Surge
Peacekeeping Expenditures Soar
Mixed Progress on Reducing Nuclear Arsenals
Part Two: Special Features
Environment Features
Mammals in Decline
Global Ice Melting Accelerating
Wetlands Drying Up
Forest Loss Continues
Air Pollution Still a Problem
Economy and Social Features
Socially Responsible Investing Spreads
Interest in Responsible Travel Grows
Global Jobs Situation Still Poor
Governance Features
Global Public Policy Cooperation Grows
Greater Effort Needed to Achieve the MDGs
Notes