A decade ago, the idea that China might surpass the United States in terms of technological innovation seemed beyond belief. In recent years, however, many Chinese tech companies have established a name for themselves, with some taking a lead in sectors such as mobile payments, while others stake out competitive positions in an increasingly competitive…

In 2012, the Chinese government announced two centennial goals. The first was to double the 2010 GDP and per capita income for both urban and rural residents by 2021. The second was to build China into a fully developed country by 2049, the year when the People’s Republic of China (PRC) celebrates its centenary. Indeed,…

Within a few weeks of identifying the novel coronavirus in January, medical masks quickly became one of the most sought-after commodities for their perceived protective powers, disappearing online and from store shelves around the world. As the virus continues to spread, the stockpiling of medical supplies has led to global supply shortages. China has been…

Since December 2017, Iran’s currency, the rial, has lost one-third of its value. And on April 10, the exchange rate’s rapid depreciation prompted the government to halt domestic foreign-exchange transactions and outlaw foreign-currency holdings of more than €10,000 ($12,000). This government’s move represents a radical change of course, following three decades of relatively liberal economic…

In Iran, the only surprise regarding President Donald Trump’s May 8 announcement to leave the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was that it was four days early. The decision was anticipated, and most Iranians believed that the deal was not doing much anyway. What did surprise them was the response of their own leaders.…

Negotiators from the P5 plus 1—Britain, China, France, Russia, the United States plus Germany—will sit down with their Iranian counterparts on April 5-6 for another round of talks regarding Iran’s nuclear program. These talks take place as concern grows in the international community that Tehran is nearing the point where it could acquire nuclear weapons…

Since the beginning of the healthcare crisis, the decrees issued by the Conte government have, one after the other, increased the number of restrictions. This is on top of the ordinances from the different regions. A campaign has developed and has promoted social distancing through calls to stay at home, hashtags and appeals. But all this fervour did not affect the millions of workers forced to continue going to work in non-essential companies and services.

The bosses are pushing ever harder for workers to return to work. And the Tory government is giving them free rein to restart the economy without the necessary safety measures. The labour movement must organise a fightback.

On Christmas Eve, John Mackey announced that he is stepping down as Chairman of the Board of Whole Foods.

Over one billion plastic cleaning containers go into landfill each year, according to the Canadian eco-cleaning company Planet People. And did you know that the majority of household cleaners are 95 per cent water and only five per

Choose your thoughts carefully, as they become more instinctive over time.

Where distractions are weeded out, focus can take root.

Work from your driveway or your site with this cute little workspace.

This is what a linear economy looks like when it is broken.

We have seen this movie before.

And profits will go to giving land back to nature.

I can't imagine anyone doing an ad like this for coal.

Even if you factor in offshoring of jobs and industry, emissions are way, way down.

Our photo of the day comes from the vibrant hills of California.

You have to examine the reasons for why the clutter happened in the first place.

Take a moment to assess the 'dirty' garment before tossing it in the basket. You could save yourself some work.

The Sierra Club is pointing attention to the once-through cooling systems used by many power plants. Power plants suck up over 200 billion gallons of water a day, and with that water comes millions of fish that don't exactly

Study shows that customers think the non-monetary benefits of the smart grid are great. That is, once someone explains what they are...

A judge rules against smart meter opponents in Naperville, Illinois who wanted to hold a vote on whether the devices should be installed in their city.

When asked what he'd do if he was entering the industry today, Jim Rogers had some very revealing things to say.

Environmentalists aren't the only ones considering divestment anymore.

Should we care where our electrons come from?

Here is an interesting buisness idea; grow butterflies to let fly at special ocasions and at the same time help the enviornment as well as people with special needs. The project is called Mariposeando (Spanish for something

The holiday once marked by amorous missives and hand-plucked posies has evolved into a day of staggering statistics.

Here's why it's great to support responsible flower farm management.

The size of one's carbon footprint is not usually a major concern on this romantic holiday, but it can be mitigated with advance planning.

Say I love you with these lovely living gifts that go easy on the planet.

Delos has developed a whole new standard for healthy, happy living, starting at $ 15.5 million.

Two years ago we couldn't decide, but when you see it in action the answer is obvious.

The sharing economy comes to architecture as the rich and the very rich share views and height.

But, we ask, are they green and sustainable?

Photo credit: Michael Blann/Getty We've already talked a lot about how to green your dating life and how to green your wedding, but what about that time in between--your engagement? The average couple these days spends 15 months being engaged, which

TranquiliT may be better known for its downward-dog-friendly garb, but the erstwhile yoga-wear label is now rocking the frock, matrimonial style. Outfit the femmes of your bridal party—bride, bridesmaids, and flower girls—in 95 percent organic bamboo

The average wedding in the USA costs $20,000. Yikes! In this economy, that's not just insane; it's silly.

Want an eco-friendly wedding?? Afraid of the sticker shock for all of those organic, free-range doves merrily flying away after your vows? Not sure you can beat the millions of other people vying for a Today Show

As more eco-conscious couples take their walk down the aisle, a growing green wedding industry has responded in kind. Enter "Something Green," a new service introduced by The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte. "We are constantly looking for

In the market for a royal PEZ dispenser?

It's been 30 years since Charles and Diana's wedding, which means royal watchers all over the world have been working themselves into a tizzy over every last, secret detail of the Friday, April 29th nuptials

A wedding is one of the most important days in a couple's life. If you care about the planet, why not integrate your principles into your big day?

Mark Siddall of LEAP measures and calculates everything, thinks about it, and then calculates it again.

Did you know that 50% of food produced is wasted? It is true, but thankfully, the United Nations Environment Program and TreeHugger are helping shine a light on this problem with our fourth annual World Environment Day Blogging Competition.

Send one of these video bloggers to cover World Environment Day.

It is fitting that Slow Food has a prominent place at the World’s fair, which this year is hosted in Italy and promises to explore the topic of feeding the growing global population.