Geo-4 State of the Planet
GEO-4 State of the Planet report: A TALE OF DECLINE (see Bypassing nations in News List)
“There is “visible and unequivocal” evidence of the impacts of climate change. Many farming systems have reached their limits of production. Warmer temperatures and ocean acidification threaten food supplies 1.8 billion people face water shortages by 2025 Three-quarters of marine fisheries exploited to or beyond their limits. Exposure to pollutants causes 20% of disease in developing nations. Pollution being “exported” to developing world. About 60% of “ecosystem services” are degraded. Humans failing green audit.”