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By Jul 6, 2021
Environment

What is ‘degrowth’ and how can it fight climate change?

The cure for a changing climate could be a stagnant economy.
By Jun 21, 2021
Science

US post offices used to also be banks. Is it time to bring that back?

Recent census data shows that tens of millions Americans are still 'underbanked.'
By Jun 17, 2021
Technology

Why the new FTC chair is causing such a stir

It's time to start paying attention to Lina Khan and the US's key consumer protection agency.
By Mar 9, 2021
Environment

Companies may soon pay a higher price for emitting carbon. But will it be high enough?

A new policy brings back an old approach to tallying the cost of carbon, albeit with limitations.
By Jul 3, 2020
Science

Why are we hearing more fireworks than usual?

It's risky business.
By Sep 1, 2019
Environment

Banning mini shampoos from hotels won’t really reduce plastic or save the environment

Instead of cutting costs, chains should invest in fighting carbon emissions and climate change.
By Jun 8, 2019
Science

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A new study lifts the wrapper on the cocoa industry.
By Jun 6, 2019
Science

How much more would you pay for a chocolate bar made without child labor?

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By Feb 14, 2019
Environment

Greenland’s melting glaciers are unearthing a hidden economic goldmine

Even long-term problems can yield short-term gains.
By Dec 13, 2018
Environment

After a natural disaster, houses get bigger not better

A new analysis of five coastal communities made this troublesome pattern visible.