Vital Signs Volume 21: The Trends That Are Shaping Our Future

Focusing on the theme of growth, this volume examines the interplay between increasing pressure on natural resources and efforts toward sustainability. It highlights the record auto production in 2012 alongside a rise in natural disasters, primarily weather-related. While organic farming has seen significant growth, it still represents a small fraction of total farmland. The book also addresses declining development aid and global commodity prices. By providing the latest data and insightful analysis, it serves as a resource for those seeking solutions to pressing global challenges.