Wind Power Surges, Food Price Crisis

Become a part of the movement. Help Worldwatch create a safer, more sustainable world today. ♦ Join the Institute by making a gift    ♦ Purchase a Worldwatch publication Wind Industry Blows Past Projections Photo courtesy of Michael Lemmon via flickr More than 70 nations now tap the wind to produce electricity, and about 200,000 people worldwide work in the wind industry. But will wind turbine shortages put new projects on hold? Researcher Janet Sawin analyzes the latest data on wind power, concluding that the global wind market may well exceed projections for years to come. Read: Vital Signs Update: Wind Power Continues Rapid Rise This Week in Food In urban areas across the developing world, rapidly rising food prices and demand are creating "a perfect storm" of hunger and desperation. World Bank President Robert Zoellick is urging industrial nations to supply an additional $500 million in food aid, reports Ben Block. Meanwhile, companies around the world are adjusting their farm-animal confinement policies and requesting clarification of consumer labels to reflect the changes, spurred largely by voter initiatives. Read: World Bank President Proposes 'New Deal' for Food Aid More Companies Discontinuing Farm Animal Confinement Meat and Seafood: The Most Costly Ingredients in the Global Diet Celebrate with Worldwatch Worldwatch is pleased to announce a special 20% discount on your purchase of any Worldwatch publications, valid now through April 30. This exclusive offer, in honor of Earth Day, is available only to active e-mail subscribers and current customers like you. To redeem your 20% discount, enter the promo code ED2008 during checkout. Publications: State of the World 2008 World Watch magazine Powering China's Development Biofuels for Transport ...and Many More In the News "All the technological tools that we need to achieve a sustainable culture are already available." —World Watch Editor Tom Prugh discusses sustainable economics on Earth & Sky Radio "Major funders around the world have neglected agriculture." —Researcher Brian Halweil explains the consequences of rising food prices on NPR's To the Point Listen: Tom Prugh on Earth & Sky Radio (Press "listen") Brian Halweil on To the Point (Beginning at minute 18) News Feed

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