Planet Under Pressure: How is globalisation changing the world?

The Earth's population is growing, leading to habitat destruction and the need for sustainable solutions. This book explores the global food chain, tourism, migration, refugee crisis, and international responses to natural disasters and pandemics, offering positive suggestions for making a difference and project ideas for engagement.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 64 pages
\n Publication date: 27 May 2021
\n Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group
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The Earth's population is on the rise, presenting a complex question: Whose planet is it? As the global population continues to grow, the demand for housing and food escalates, leading to the destruction of natural habitats. This phenomenon raises crucial concerns regarding the global food chain, food miles, tourism, migration, refugee crises, and international responses to natural disasters and pandemics.

To provide a comprehensive examination of these topics, the book delves into various aspects, including the wealth gap between the world's richest and poorest individuals, the impact of globalization, and the positive and negative consequences of our interconnected world. It offers valuable insights and suggestions to empower readers to make a positive impact and provides project ideas to facilitate engagement with the subject matter.

Through its exploration, the book sheds light on the pressing challenges and opportunities facing our planet, urging individuals to recognize their role in shaping a sustainable future for all.

\n Weight: 456g\n
Dimension: 196 x 252 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783126002\n \n