Lester R. Brown

For 15 years, Worldwatch Institute has published “State of the World.” It’s the groups’ annual report card on the health of the planet; noting some of the most pressing global problems and suggesting solutions. In this year’s edition, Worldwatch President Lester Brown describes a global economy that’s strong, but also straining the earth’s natural systems. […]

Lester Brown, President of the WorldWatch Institute, and Robert Paarlberg of Wellesley College debate their opposing views and forecasts on the future of China’s water supply and food imports. Steve Curwood moderates.

In his recent book, Who Will Feed China? global thinker Lester Brown explores the impacts of a Chinese economic boon on worldwide food production. China is earning more money and eating more meat protein like Westerners while growing far fewer crops. Brown ponders the ramifications for the world’s food supply and U.S.food prices, while raising […]