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The unequal effects of climate change
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 16, 2021
Climate change affects every aspect of our lives, but some people are more vulnerable to severe damage and high costs.
Davos summit is starting. What's on the agenda?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jan 17, 2023
Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor of The Economist, says the World Economic Forum's elite attendees will talk far-ranging issues like climate and inflation.
Inside China's "superchip" black market
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Aug 29, 2024
Powerful computer chips are sold in Shenzhen markets despite U.S. restrictions on exports, says Ana Swanson of the New York Times.
Could vertical farms help fill unwanted office space?
by
Maya Hoff
Nov 22, 2023
Vertical farms “can take the spaces that are hard to rent,” explains real estate developer Brian Friedman.
With helium in short supply, scientists are worried
May 26, 2022
Disruptions at helium processing plants have left a number of industries competing for a limited supply: healthcare, tech and manufacturing to name a few.
UAW win highlights concerns over risks for workers in clean energy transition
by
Amy Scott
and Richard Cunningham
Nov 13, 2023
The UAW fought for protection if factories shut down. But workers in other carbon-intensive industries could find themselves displaced.
Inside the current landscape of socially conscious investing
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Erika Soderstrom
Jul 6, 2022
The values-driven ESG framework has recently grown in popularity ... and attracted criticism.
This year's hurricane season was the fourth most expensive on record
Dec 3, 2021
Two hurricanes and three tropical storms each caused over a billion dollars of damage.
Doing the numbers on affordable, carbon-neutral housing
by
Matt Hoisch
Jan 10, 2022
A Colorado community is building affordable housing that uses solar power to offset its carbon emissions, thanks to its location.
Ocean acidification raises economic concerns for shellfish hatcheries
Jul 5, 2022
Lower pH water, caused by higher carbon dioxide emissions, can kill baby oysters as they fight for minerals to grow their shells.
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Econ Crash Course, Week 1: The hockey stick
Welcome to the first week of our “Econ 101” crash course. Together, we’ll read one chapter each week from Core Econ’s “E…