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