Worldwatch report lauds rare gains by maligned regimes
The Worldwatch Institute’s State of the World report praises China and Iran for moves toward protecting resources and highlights five European nations Sweden Denmark the Netherlands Spain and Britain for policies shifting taxes from income to environmentally damaging activities. It notes Germany’s tax reform shift and criticizes U S incentives while calling attention to rising grain prices due to heavy imports and declining water tables. The report also cites 30 nations reaching zero population growth amid dire global trends in climate water and biodiversity.