'State of the World 2004' by Worldwatch Institute

In this 2004 edition, the Worldwatch Institute examines how our world consumes, why we consume, and the impact that our consumption choices have on the planet and its people. With chapters on food, water, energy, the politics of consumption, and redefining the good life, State of the World 2004 asks whether a less-consumptive society is possible - and then argues that it is essential.