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by Press on May 15, 2007 On Wednesday, May 30, Worldwatch Senior Researcher Molly O’Meara Sheehan will attend the South African launch of State of the World 2007 at the
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by Worldwatch Institute on May 9, 2007 The world’s fastest-growing beverage is a boon to the industry but a bust for the environment and for the more than 1 billion people worldwide who lack access to clean drinking water, according to a new Vital Signs Update from the Worldwatch Institute.
by Worldwatch Institute on April 23, 2007  Find out from Worldwatch Senior Researcher Brian Halweil why more people are seeing the economic, environmental, and health benefits of eating locally.
by Worldwatch Institute on April 18, 2007 UN-HABITAT Executive Director Anna Tibaijuka presided at the launch of the 24th edition of the Worldwatch Institute’s State of the World report at the 21st session
by Worldwatch Institute on April 12, 2007  Washington, D.C.—With the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reporting that the world’s poorest will be hit hardest by global warming, Sarah DeWeerdt examines the connections between population and climate change in the lead article of the May/June issue of World Watch magazine. Ironically, global warming is threatening the most vulnerable populations—those least responsible for causing it, writes DeWeerdt: “Accounting for population growth, continued ‘business as usual’ greenhouse gas emissions could increase the ranks of the hungry by 80 million by 2080, mostly in Africa and southern Asia. Mosquitoes that carry malaria and dengue fever have recently been spotted in highland areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America where temperatures are rising, glaciers are retreating, and plant communities are moving to higher altitudes. And a sea-level rise of one meter could drive 18.6 million people in China, 13 million in Bangladesh, 3.5 million in Egypt, and 3.3 million in Indonesia from their homes.”
by Worldwatch Institute on March 28, 2007 
The world’s fish populations are increasingly endangered from overfishing, pollution, and overconsumption. A study late last year reported that major fish species, including tuna, scallops, lobster, and flounder, could be effectively extinct by the middle of the century. But fishery collapses are not inevitable, says Brian Halweil, senior researcher at the Worldwatch Institute.
Here are Brian’s tips on how to continue enjoying the health benefits of seafood while avoiding fishery depletions and the toxins present in many fish:
by Worldwatch Institute on March 23, 2007 Solutions to global environmental challenges often start with local action and small changes, but with topics like global warming and alternative energy in the news every day, now is the time to encourage policymakers to make commitments that can lead to real progress. With your help, we can give our leaders the information they need to make responsible decisions.
by Worldwatch Institute on March 19, 2007 On Wednesday, March 21, Worldwatch President Christopher Flavin will speak at the 3rd National 25x’25 Renewable Energy Summit held in Washington D.C.
by Worldwatch Institute on March 14, 2007 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given a preliminary green light to the first commercial production of a food crop engineered to contain human genes—a modified rice that contains bacteria-fighting proteins. But the supposed benefits of the product, which will be used in anti-diarrhea medications, may not even be realized, according to Worldwatch researchers.
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