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The environment comes out ahead from Xi-Obama summit
Rob Schmitz Jun 10, 2013
President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping have wrapped up their California summit. The big breakthrough of the summit wasn’t on cybersecurity or trade, but on climate change.
European Space Agency announces Biomass satellite to monitor forests
Jon Amos May 14, 2013
A new satellite could tell us a lot about climate change.
After another strong day globally, stocks turn down in the U.S.
David Brancaccio May 8, 2013
Share prices in Germany hit a new record high today. Asian markets were strong. But U.S. markets were down slightly this morning.
Stocks around the world reach 5 year highs
David Brancaccio May 7, 2013
Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott, explains what's got markets running strong.
Quiz: How many workers live on $1.25 a day?
Stephan Richter Mar 12, 2013
How many of the world's 3.1 billion workers live on just $1.25 per day -- the global poverty line as defined by the World Bank?
Humming the happy music in Davos
Stephen Beard Jan 28, 2013
Economists and business leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos share notes of optimism. Many say the event was the most upbeat economic gathering in the Swiss ski resort since the financial crisis began in 2007.
Technology at Davos; Telemedicine in the smartphone age
Ben Johnson Jan 25, 2013
At the 43rd annual World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders are meeting to discuss more than just business and politics. Technology is also on the agenda this year. And telemedicine -- providing medical care over the internet -- takes off in the smartphone age.
Davos Economic Forum draws powerful and skeptical
Stephen Beard Jan 23, 2013
As the world's political and business elite gather for the annual economic forum in Davos, Switzerland, some skeptics question the value of the event.
Davos: Does it really matter?
Mark Garrison Jan 22, 2013
As business and political leaders from around the globe descend on the picturesque ski resort town of Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, the rest of us are asking one question: does it really matter?
Half of world's food is thrown out, wasted: Study
Stephen Beard Jan 10, 2013
Up to half the world’s food is wasted -- that’s the conclusion of a study by Britain’s Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
