State of the World

"The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible summaries...on the global environment."--Pulitzer Prize winner E.

O. Wilson In "State of the World 2006," the Worldwatch Institute's award-winning research team provides concerned citizens and national leaders with comprehensive analysis of the global environmental problems we face, together with detailed descriptions of practical, innovative solutions, like the increased demand for meat production and consumption, growing awareness of corporate social responsibility, the booming industry of ecotourism, and the ethics and application of nanotechnology. Written in clear and concise language, with easy-to-read charts and tables, "State of the World 2006" presents a view of our changing world that we, and our leaders, cannot afford to ignore.