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The Worldwatch Institute is an environmental research organisation in the United States.


It is an independent research organization that works for an environmentally sustainable and socially just society, in which the needs of all people are met without threatening the health of the natural environment or the well-being of future generations." It publishes "The State of the World" annually. Some of the Institute's publications are available as free (PDF) downloads after registration. The State of the World is a book published annually by the Worldwatch Institute. ...


Founded in 1974, its leader was Lester Brown until 2001. Christopher Flavin was appointed president in September 2000 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Lester R. Brown is an environmental analyst who has written several books on global environmental issues. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


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The Worldwatch Institute offers a unique blend of interdisciplinary research, global focus, and accessible writing that has made it a leading source of information on the interactions among key environmental, social, and economic trends.
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The Worldwatch Institute monitors and evaluates changes in climate, forest cover, population, food production, water resources and biological diversity and analyzes the most effective strategies for achieving a sustainable society.
The Worldwatch Institute's goal is to provide policymakers, educators and others with the information they need to make decisions that will lead to a sustainable economy.
The Worldwatch Institute works towards the evolution of an environmentally sustainable and socially just society, in which the needs of all people are met without threatening the health of the natural environment or the well-being of future generations.
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