Sunday, 15 November 2009

State of the planet

State of the planet, in graphics

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/629/629/7056601.stm


Globally human populations are growing, trade is increasing, and living standards are rising for many. But, according to the UN's latest Global Environment Outlook report, long-term problems including climate change, pollution, access to clean water, and the threat of mass extinctions are being met with "a remarkable lack of urgency".

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