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Grain Production Continues Growth After Mixed DecadeWorld grain production reached a record level again in 2008 even though the total amount of land dedicated to grain harvests has remained relatively stable for the past 15 years.
Solar Power Experiences Strongest Year of Growth Yet Government policies and growing market demand have accelerated solar energy deployment. Find out which countries are leading the pack.
Water scarcity is a growing problem as population growth, climate change, pollution, lack of investment, and management failures restrict the amount of water available relative to demand.

