Earthpulse
Subtitle: the essential visual report on global trends
By: [text by Thomas Hayden].
Contributors: National Geographic Society (U.S.); GeoEye (Firm)
Edition: Special ed.
Publisher: National Geographic
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 120
ISBN-13: 9780470421918
Subjects: Human ecology -- Pictorial works; Conservation of natural resources -- Pictorial works; Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Pictorial works; Quality of life -- Pictorial works; Sustainable development -- Pictorial works; Global warming -- Pictorial works
Genres: Pictorial works
Other titles: Earth pulse; National Geographic; National geographic.
Notes: Cover title.

"Satellite images courtesy of GeoEye."

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: The human condition. Population: Asia leads a rapid urban shift ; Quality of life: disparities in living standards persist ; Human impact: our imprint deepens as consumption accelerates ; Food and water: increasing demand spurs advances and challenges; title: Our relationship with nature. Ecosystems: a fragile system sustains us ; Conservation: protection misses some areas at risk ; Carbon and climate: powering the planet takes a toll; title: Our connected world. Technology: increasing connectivity propels awareness ; Globalization: cultures blend into a global voice ; Looking forward: the future depends on our choices now; title: Reference maps and resources.