Pietro Nivola writes that despite American federalism's benefits, the economic crisis of the past few years served as reminder that federal, state and local policy can at times serve at cross-purposes.

With so much news taking place inside Taiwan recently, one could be forgiven for not paying as close of attention to the seismic shifts taking place around Taiwan. The purpose of this column is to inject an outside perspective into public discourse in Taiwan, though, so I will just briefly congratulate Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan for…

In spite of the U.S. Census data for the past decade showing continued job de-centralization, there is now much anecdotal evidence for the just the opposite. The Chicago Crain’s Business Journal reports that companies such as Allstate, Motorola, AT&T, GE Capital, and even Sears are re-considering their fringe suburban locations, generally in stand alone campuses,…

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.

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

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

Environmentalists aren't the only ones considering divestment anymore.

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

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

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

By some oversight we’ve missed the opportunity to alert readers to the International Bicycle Film Festival of 2007 until now. After it has already blitzed 13 cities worldwide, it finds itself skidding to a halt for a few weeks in Australia.

Australians may be world leaders in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, but with their new government signing Kyoto as one of its first acts in power, it seems change may well be in the air. So, is Australia about to go green in a big way? UK-based

This is the most heartbreaking story we've read all week, and if the idea of a baby whale trailing after a yacht and trying to suckle from it doesn't make you go "awww," then that lump of muscle you call your ticker has been

While their brethren, the dreaded chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), may be on the wane, fluorocarbons -- a class of equally dangerous industrial gases -- are still wreaking havoc. As the name implies, the main distinguishing characteristic between CFCs and

In a delightful departure from the norm, officers in Newburgh, NY, tell kids they're doing nothing wrong.

The largest collection of prefab houses in the UK is about to be demolished. Built by German and Italian prisoners of war in 1945, these small bungalows are a remnant of war-time years when housing was at a premium.

It's time to take David Cain's advice and "talk like we used to."

Adventurous, and eco-friendly, travelers often seek out off-beat lodging options, staying in yurts or on organic farms, both to soak up more local color and to avoid the

After Pakistan's extensive hydroelectric power resources dried up in 2008, Australian coal was marketed to satisfy the growing power consumption

Bike share programs are public transit, and that requires public support.

Take a look at some of the ways that the shutdown is bad for the environment.

After the House of Representatives approved legislation pushing the Keystone XL forward, the Senate has rejected it.

Combining elements of natural beekeeping, citizen science, open source hardware, and networked smart devices, these DIY beehives could be a powerful tool in the fight against Colony Collapse Disorder.

Since its eruption in late August, the Solyndra scandal has been a lightning rod for political and ideological debates over everything from the role of government in business to the debate on global

Apparently kids are meant to be seen and not heard.

Spoiler alert: The writer turned out to be a YouTube star.

10 coal plants in Chicago, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey will be shut down sooner than expected.

"I was shocked when I saw the tree. It was cut down, the head was lopped off, it was so upsetting," said one Cleveland business-owner.

Quoting directly from the Philadelphia Eagles presser: "The Eagles have contracted with Orlando FL-based SolarBlue, a

Of all the places to take action on marine litter, this one makes the most sense.

The war on coal, it seems, may be ongoing, no matter who's in charge in Washington.

On Monday (Sunday locally), Japan switched off the last of its operating nuclear reactors and became 100% nuclear-free.

The modular robot could swim through bodies of water to detect and find the source of pollutants.

In our hyperconnected and always-on culture, stepping away from our gadgets for one day can be a move in the right direction for slowing down and connecting with people, not screens.

Cruise ships and Disney's 'Frozen' have led to crowds of unprecedented size, about which Norwegians are not entirely happy.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh didn't do a lot of buildings, and this was his biggest and best.

Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat.

Indwell and Invizij Architects are doing incredible work, raising the bar for housing people in need.

Hosted by Jocelyn K. Glei, these wonderful interviews boost productivity, creativity, and resilience in surprising ways.

Using traditional techniques and materials, this design adapts the age-old idea of evaporative cooling to create a low-energy, alternative air conditioner.

Researchers at Georgia Tech warn that there is a risk that self-driving cars might be hacked and cause gridlock.

It has rejected recommendations that could divert some of the 300,000 tonnes of clothing that go to landfill each year.

Now, if only we could get US drivers out of their trucks.

Many users replace their smartphones every couple of years, even though they have years of life left in them. Here's how to keep your smartphone for longer while keeping up its performance.

TreeHugger didn't show many of the proposals for housing in Haiti, like Andrés Duany's proposals for a flatpack design (here in Jetson Green); We have spent too much time with Cameron Sinclair, who says "Top down solutions will

As food supplies have tightened, a new geopolitics of food has emerged—a world in which the global competition for land and water is intensifying and each country is fending for itself.

Annual growth will soon be negative everywhere except Africa.