14
Nov
The ‘fiscal cliff’ and the environment
If America goes over the ‘fiscal cliff’ — political slang for a set of tax hikes and spending cuts — a range of environmental programs could be left hanging.
14
Nov
The ‘fiscal cliff’ and the environment
If America goes over the ‘fiscal cliff’ — political slang for a set of tax hikes and spending cuts — a range of environmental programs could be left hanging.
08
Oct
Economic decline doesn’t offset emissions boom of better times
Leaner economic times only undo ‘a little more than half’ of CO2 emissions in the atmosphere that are added during periods of growth.
05
Jun
Would less productivity be better for America?
A less ‘efficient’ economy makes room for real gains in quality of life and health, including green jobs, artists and ‘helping’ professions.
5 strange signs the economy is improving
Unexpected signs of recovery are popping up everywhere — you just need to know where to look.
25
May
The Gen Y guide to collaborative consumption
Fueled by the instant connection and communication of the Internet, collaborative consumption, (or the sharing economy) is changing the way we work, play and interact with each other.
29
Mar
Herman Cain says goldfish, rabbit are safe
After releasing 2 bizarre videos in which a little girl seems to kill pets, the former presidential candidate says he’s just being ‘provocative.’
No need to worry about that rabbit or goldfish in Herman Cain’s surreal new “campaign” ads — he says no animals were harmed in the making of the videos. It remains unclear, though, if we should be worried about Cain himself.
If you haven’t seen the ads yet, brace yourself, then click here. Both feature the same little girl standing in a dystopian landscape and explaining a non-intuitive metaphor: goldfish = economy, mud = stimulus; rabbit = small business, catapult + shotgun = tax code. “Any questions?” the girl asks.
The ads have drawn criticism from animal-rights groups, including the Humane Society and PETA, which say they trivialize animal suffering.
23
Feb
Can the U.S. economy withstand the curse of rising gasoline prices?
While higher gas prices are not expected to significantly slow down the U.S.’s economic recovery, it may eat into tax cut benefits.
09
Feb
Weight loss: A possible benefit of the recession?
Recessions are hardly ever tied with good news but The Great Recession may have had an unintended yet positive side to it.
24
Nov
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner rose by 13 percent since 2010
Shoppers from 35 states looked for the best possible prices when shopping for items from a set menu, which has remained unchanged since 1986 in an effort to gauge price trends.
07
Nov
Americans will pay an extra $100 billion for gas in 2011, and it’s hitting the working middle class right where it hurts.
