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Is the era of human history coming to an end? In "A Short History of the Future: Surviving the 2030 Spike," Routledge explores the critical trends that threaten our global stability. This book examines the mounting crises facing our world, from the rapid growth of the global population to the accelerating rate of climate change and rising greenhouse gas concentrations. As we face the depletion of oil and natural gas reserves and increasing shortages of fresh water for industry and domestic use, the urgency for action becomes clear. The text also addresses the growing difficulty in controlling epidemic diseases. This work provides a deep look at the trends that suggest our current path may lead to a global peak in less than a decade. For readers interested in economic policy, development, and the future of our planet, this book offers a serious look at the challenges we must navigate to ensure a sustainable future.

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Examines the impact of rapid world population growth on global stability and future resources.

Analyzes the accelerating rate of climate change and rising greenhouse gas concentrations.

Discusses the depletion of vital oil and natural gas reserves and the resulting energy implications.

Addresses the increasing shortages of fresh water required for agriculture, industry, and domestic use.

Explores the growing challenges associated with controlling epidemic diseases on a global scale.

Provides an analysis of the mounting global crises expected to peak in the near future.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 June 2017
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26 July 2017

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