by Beth | Jan 17, 2011 | Justice and Peace
Known for tackling the most pressing issues that face our world, the Worldwatch Institute has dedicated the 2011 edition of its flagship report to a compelling look at the global food crisis, with particular emphasis on what innovators globally can do to help solve a...
by Beth | Jan 15, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The key to alleviating world hunger, poverty and combating climate change may lie in fresh, small-scale approaches to agriculture, according to a report from the Worldwatch Institute. “If we shift just some of our attention away from production to consumption...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Test your expertise with our interactive quiz about poverty in the US from the website Halfinten.org
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“When poverty is defined as living on $1.25 or less a day, about 40 percent of both Ethiopians and Uzbekistanis are considered poor. But by multidimensional measures that capture living standards, almost 90 percent of Ethiopians live in poverty, while only a...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In 2009, the number of Americans living in poverty reached its highest level in 51 years. Where are America’s poor? This interactive infographic based on US Census data, takes a regional look at poverty. Roll over each state to see its poverty rate, along with those...
