Nov 30, 2011
World consumption of animal protein is everywhere on the rise. Meat consumption increased from 44 million tons in 1950 to 284 million tons in 2009, more than doubling annual consumption per person to over 90 pounds. The rise in consumption of milk and eggs is equally dramatic. Wherever incomes rise, so does meat...
Nov 29, 2011
People born today will live for 68 years on average, 20 years longer than those born in 1950. By the mid-twentieth century, industrial countries had already made major strides in extending lifespans with improvements in sanitation, nutrition, and public health. After World War II, rapid gains in life expectancy in...
Nov 28, 2011
Darren Taylor of Voice of America interviews Lester Brown for a five-part series on climate change. Mentioned in the articles 'Pessimism Rife Ahead of Global Climate Change,' 'Extreme Weather Intensifies International Food Crises,' and 'Financing Green Fund Expected to be a Hot Topic at Climate Change Talks.' Posted...
Nov 18, 2011
After a half-century of forming new states from former colonies and from the breakup of the Soviet Union, the international community is today faced with the opposite situation: the disintegration of states. Failing states are now a prominent feature of the international political landscape. For full report, visit the...
Nov 16, 2011
Lester Brown sits down with Michio Kaku for Progressive Radio Network on a discussion about the state of the world. Posted November 15, 2011.