Vital Signs 2003-2004

First Published in 2003. This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute gives prominence to key trends that often escape the attention of the news media, world leaders and economic experts.

Overview - Poverty and Inequality Block Progress * Part 1: Key Indicators - Food Trends * Energy and Atmosphere Trends * Economic Trends * Transportation and Communications Trends * Health and Social Trends * Military Trends * Part 2: Special Features - Environment Features * Economy Features * Resource Economics Features * Health and Social Features * Military and Governance Features * Notes * The Vital Signs Series