Discusses what the author argues is a global desire of women to have fewer children, and more for the children they have, and covers issues of climate change, hunger, disease, overpopulation, housing costs, and humanity's ability to adapt to societal needs.
This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether global population growth poses a serious challenge, whether population is a threat to the environment, and whether continued population growth will harm economies worldwide.
Facing a changing world: women, population and climate
2009
The report explores the critical connections among population dynamics, reproductive health, women's lives and climate change as they relate to greenhouse gas emissions and societies' resillence to the impact of climate change. The report describes what can be done to slow down-and possibly roll back--climate change and what must be done to help the poor adapt to the climate change that is already under way.--from introductory letter presented by UNFPA and the Worldwatch Institute.
Provides statistics and information about issues facing the world, discussing wealth, population trends, education, health, economy, and the environment. Includes tables, graphs, maps, and photographs.
Looks at how increased population has affected the natural environment of the Earth, examining water, energy, and plant and animal resources, and discusses the need to protect the environment by developing sustainability.
Explores the challenges posed by global warming, discussing how climate change might affect water, population, nature, health, and disease, and looks at the role of individuals, as well as government and industries, in finding solutions.
Presents the results of the 2000 census with state by state demographics and a look at such topics as birth and death rates, immigration, population figures and the government, ethnic groups, and more.
