EarthPulse 2010 - Essay: Introduction - National Geographic

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Crowding Our Planet

Although our numbers have become immense, we're not spread evenly across the face of the planet.

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Satisfying Our Demands

Despite our economic worries, we've become a world of connected consumers in a time of stunning and constant change.

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Straining Our Resources

Even in the midst of a global economic slowdown, the human footprint on the Earth has never been so heavy.

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Vital Statistics

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