Who is Lester R. Brown and what is he doing now?
From tomato farmer to "one of the world's most influential thinkers" (Washington Post) and "the guru of the environmental movement," (The Telegraph of Calcutta), Lester R. Brown's roots are deep, his vision wide-spreading. Learn more about the man and his work here.
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Celebrated visionary
He's been hailed as a genius, venerated as an impeccable researcher, and celebrated as a leading-edge environmentalist. He enjoys the distinction of participating in the 1996 Ten Nobels for the Future, where he spoke on "Paths to Sustainable Development." He was in heady company. As the name indicates, most participants are Nobel prize winners.Depending on which news story you're reading, Brown's contributions to agriculture, environmental science, and global problem-solving have earned him between twenty and forty awards and numerous honorary doctorates.
He has written or collaborated on more than fifty books and has seen his work translated in more than forty languages. Organic through and through, he counts as one of his noteworthy achievements: Third Place, Men's 70-74, Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run. Get the full list at Earth Policy Institute.
Physician to the Earth
He's been called 'Physician to the Earth' and 'God's Scorekeeper" for his groundbreaking analysis of global environmental issues.Green Print Alumni Edition, p.3
Rutgers University
This is one of the best articles on Brown. It helps us understand how his experience as a teenage tomato farmer informed nearly every decision he made after. We like to think of tomato farming as humble work and academia and writing as somehow elevated. Brown's life shows us that a grounding in the earth is essential to anything we may accomplish as environmentalists and peacemakers.
A birds-eye view of the world
The Earth from the Air
Brown's germaine vignettes deepen the context of Arthus-Bertrand's fascinating images of Earth shot from above. Your family will treasure this exquisite collection for generations to come.
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Awarded 2005 Goi Peace Award
" ... in recognition of his tireless efforts to promote global environmental awareness and a sustainable and equitable world," the Goi Peace Foundation selected Lester Brown as their 2005 prize winner. Take a look at some of the peacemaking activities the foundation is supporting. While you're there, watch for ways to create and participate in similar events in your hometown. Backbone Cabinet nominee
Tired of waiting for sluggish or backward leaders to act? Check out the Backbone Campaign and its progressive alternative cabinet where Brown is nominated for the position of Secretary of Sustainability.Study his credentials for the position and vote for his nomination. Plus, get in on Conversations with the Cabinet, a weekly webcast/podcast with nominees.
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Brown speaks on China: Forcing the world to rethink its economic future
China: Forcing the World to Rethink Its Economic Future on FORA.tv
The introduction is lengthy, but it's worth it to hear Brown in this informal lecture at the World Affairs Council of Northern California - San Francisco.
Who will feed China? Wake up call for a small planet ..
Who Will Feed China?: Wake-Up Call for a Small Planet (Worldwatch Environmental Alert Series)
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Founder Earth Policy Institute and Worldwatch Institute
Like Plan B 2.0, the mission of the Earth Policy Institute, which Brown founded in 2001, "is to provide a vision of what an environmentally sustainable economy will look like and a plan for how to get from here to there." You'll find lots of practical tips as well as links to in-depth research here, too.
Selections on State of the World and Vital Signs
Vital Signs 2000: The Environment Trends That are Shaping our Future
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State of the World 2001 (Worldwatch Institute Books)
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Are human beings outgrowing the Earth?
Outgrowing The Earth
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Brown's Books
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Instigated by Plan B 2.0
This lens is a companion to the series on Brown's Plan B 2.0: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble. It's purpose is to give you a little more background on this remarkable man. The Plan B 2.0 lenses and group
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Word of mouth made Plan B BIG. People bought extra copies to give their friends. They sent them to their mayors and congressional leaders, sent them to the president. Author Lester Brown and the folks at Earth Policy Institute realized they had a hug...
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Plan B 2.0 Roadmap: You are here
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Road maps get us where we're going--if we know our starting point and our destination. This lens helps each of us find our starting point on Lester Brown's Plan B 2.0 map to worldwide prosperity and sustainability. With this lens, you can begin your...
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Plan B 2.0 - Rescuing a Planet under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble Headquarters
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Plan B 2.0 - Rescuing a planet under stress and a civilization in trouble Zero in on Lester Brown's Plan B 2.0. Lenses in this group focus o...
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Plan B 2.0: What's it all about?
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That's what it's all about. Saving our planet and ourselves. Here's what Brown says about why he wrote the book. Plan A, business-as-usual, has the world on an environmental path that is leading toward economic decline and eventual collapse. If our go...
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Detailed biography: Lester R. Brown
From farm dirt to global politics, author Lester R. Brown has the background to build Plan B from the ground up. Thankfully, he did.0 points
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Talk by Dr. Lester R. Brown - China: Forcing the World to Rethink Its Economic Future | Eco Innovation Network
Dr. Brown will discuss ways to restructure the global economy so that it can sustain economic progress through renewable energy, the reuse and recycli...0 points
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Saving the Planet With Plan B 2.0
Environmentalist Lester R. Brown offers his revised prescription for combating global warming. The first challenge: unmasking ecological costs that fo...0 points
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Interview with Lester R. Brown | EnergyBulletin.net | Peak Oil News Clearinghouse
EnergyBulletin.net : Peak Oil News Clearinghouse. : Environmental activist Lester R. Brown discusses his new book: "Plan B 2.0 Rescuing a Planet Under...0 points
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Our World On Fire: BUILDING NEW INDUSTRIES AND CREATING NEW JOBS IN A PLAN B ECONOMY
Blogger Jos adapts Chapter 12, Building a New Economy. Worth a read.0 points
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