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Cover title. "Satellite images courtesy of GeoEye." Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
The human condition. Population : Asia leads a rapid urban shift ; Quality of life : disparities in living standards persist ; Human impact : our imprint deepens as consumption accelerates ; Food and water : increasing demand spurs advances and challenges -- Our relationship with nature. Ecosystems: a fragile system sustains us ; Conservation : protection misses some areas at risk ; Carbon and climate : powering the planet takes a toll -- Our connected world. Technology : increasing connectivity propels awareness ; Globalization : cultures blend into a global voice ; Looking forward : the future depends on our choices now -- Reference maps and resources.
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