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To reduce emissions put into the atmosphere, Google is using carbon capture and sequestration. But not all CCS projects are the same.
Research on millionaire migration reveals that social and professional ties matter far more than marginal tax rates.
Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.
Nonprofit news outlets face pressure to find new sources of revenue from their funders.
An overnight update to Counter-Strike 2 erased billions of dollars in valuable digital assets that players had accumulated. The law gives them almost no recourse.
Ending production of the 1-cent coin will save the government money and could streamline big retailers’ operations. But it could also pinch small businesses and cash-reliant consumers.
During the pandemic, retailers used generous return policies to win over shoppers. Now, those policies are costing them billions – prompting a widespread rethink.
Politics is just one challenge. The cost of borrowing to build wind and solar farms is another, especially in fast-growing developing countries. There are solutions.
By cultivating ‘parasocial’ bonds, digital creators and microinfluencers have turned personal connection into economic power.
Where, when and how Americans work has dramatically shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the routines of everyday life.
Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.
Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India are still adding coal plants – for now.
An unbiased appraisal is key to ensuring that homebuyers and those seeking to refinance a mortgage can do so under fair and equal conditions.
While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.
Billions of dollars have likely been wiped off the US gross domestic product.
Melissa was just the latest blow, following close on the heels of Beryl. Many islands today have little time to recover before the next disaster hits.
Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise.
A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is designed to reward countries for preventing deforestation. Charts show the magnitude of the problem.
The arrival of a supercenter results in a 7% bump in consumer waste, a study found.
Get to airports early and go easy on the luggage. Also, expect delays.
As the government shutdown wore on in October, calls began surging, signaling that Americans are very concerned about paying their bills and feeding their families.
Nearly 60% of Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are either children under 18 or adults who are 60 or older.
When it comes to buying sex toys, diarrhea medication and acne cream, consumers like the impersonal touch.