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Here's how much of the US would need to be covered in wind turbines to power the nation
On September 27, the US District Court of Appeals in Washington DC will hear arguments over the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, which dictates carbon-cutting standards for states based on their greenhouse gas emissions. The Supreme Court put a hold on enforcement of the Read More...
How this $700 million business makes money without trying to turn a profit
In his updated book Let My People Go Surfing (Penguin Random House, 2016), first published in 2006, Patagonia founder and owner Yvon Chouinard describes the unique pillars of success for his famous enterprise. In the following edited excerpt, Chouinard explains how a business philosophy focused on Read More...
The US Congress now has a caucus dedicated to bitcoin and blockchain
Blockchain is permeating the world’s spheres of influence. A U.S. Congressional group dedicated to studying the technology underpinning the bitcoin cryptocurrency was set up today (Sept. 26) by two congressmen. The Congressional Blockchain Caucus was formed by Jared Polis, a Democrat Read More...
China’s risk-loving mom and pop investors have abandoned local stock markets for bitcoin
China’s individual investors are known for their huge appetite for new assets. The government’s strict currency controls make it difficult for them to invest overseas, so their money has traditionally had to go somewhere inside the country’s borders. That’s why from property Read More...
The fast food industry is discovering… vegetables
The hottest trend in the fast-food industry, believe it or not, is vegetables. We’re not talking iceberg lettuce or tired tomatoes, but actually healthy vegetables. From McDonald’s to Panera, fast-food restaurants are finding that people want healthier options, and by adding vegetables, Read More...
Can vertical farming help save the planet?
The world’s population is set to skyrocket to 9.7 billion by 2015. That’s 2.5 billion more mouths to feed, which will not be possible if we keep growing food the way we do, especially with the threat that climate change poses. That’s why there’s never been a more important time for Read More...
How the largest majority-Muslim nation stood up to ISIS
Indonesia, which boasts the largest Muslim population in the world, has stood strong in the face of extremism. The nation of over 250 million people is in a period of relative peace, and has effectively eliminated the threat of extremist violence from organizations like ISIS. Here’s one Read More...
This school replaced detention with meditation
A school in Baltimore is taking a different approach to helping kids who act out. Instead of punishing disruptive kids with a trip to the principal’s office, this school is sending kids to something they call the Mindful Moment Room. In this room, misbehaving kids are encouraged to sit in the Read More...
More time brings more happiness than more money
What’s more valuable time or money? Researchers asked more than 4,000 people and 64 percent valued money more than time. However, the scientists also checked the level of happiness and life satisfaction of the respondents and they found that the people who chose time were on average happier than Read More...
Here's the electric car Audi is building to take on Tesla
Last September, Audi revealed its all-electric e-tron quattro concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The SUV, which is slated to go into production by 2018, will have three electric motors, a range of 310 miles on a single charge, and quick charging capabilities. Here's a look at some of the Read More...