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Environment
Just Dye It: Nike Moves to Limit Water Pollution
Right now, dyeing fabric uses tremendous amounts of water. Nike's partnering with a company that could change that.
Culture
A Single Man: One Chinese Bachelor's Search for Love
From our winter issue, GOOD 025: The Next Big Thing
Technology
'Occupy' Now a Banned Search Term in China
The spread of Occupy Wall Street has the Chinese government resorting to more censorship.
Environment
Does It Matter Who Makes Solar Panels?
Seven American solar companies say Chinese solar panels are unfairly cheap. But wherever they're made, cheap solar panels mean more solar energy.
Education
Nearly Half of College Grads Come From Three Countries
Almost half of all college graduates are from the United States, China, and Japan combined, but graduation rates worldwide are on the rise.
Environment
Cheaper Solar Panels Are Causing a Solar Boom
As prices for solar panels have dropped, more companies and utilities in the United States have decided to invest in solar.
Environment
America's Solar Industry Tries to Show It's Still on Top
China might sell more solar panels, but the U.S. remains a net exporter of solar goods.
Business
China's Buying More Computers Than the U.S., and That's a Good Thing
Before we get too pessimistic about comparative economics, it’s worth remembering that this is all part of the plan to rebalance the world economy.
Business
It's All Made in China? Not So Fast!
How much of the stuff you buy is made in China and imported here? The answer may surprise you.
Environment
Low Fashion: H&M Has a Pollution Problem
A factory that major brand H&M partners with is polluting Chinese rivers, but I'm still going to shop there. Here's why.
Education
Do All American Schools Need to Teach Chinese?
Given the growth of the Chinese economy, Sweden's considering adding Chinese classes to grade schools. Should we be doing the same?
Environment
The Next Great Resource Rush: Rare Earth Metals
Right now, China produces most of the rare earth metals used in hybrid engines and wind turbines. But Japan just found 100 billion tons of the stuff.
Education
Developing Better Teachers by Training Them Like Medical School Residents
A new training program is educating teachers the way medical schools educate doctors. Can it help close America's persistent achievement gap?
Business
Sponsored Post: How American Businesses are Rethinking the Chinese Market
Economists say that capitalizing on China’s growing appetite for items made in America (like California wine) will help rebalance the trade deficit.
Education
How the American School System Can Train Kids for High-Tech Jobs
Unemployment is high, but there are tons of open jobs in engineering and science. Here's how America's school system can fill the gap.
Lifestyle
Human Breast Milk Could Be in Supermarkets by 2014 (UPDATED)
"It's better for you because it's genetically modified." Say what?
Education
Do We Need to Ditch High-Stakes Testing to Compete with China?
Forget memorization and do-or-die, high-stakes testing. China's ditching those old schooling methods. Just as we're using them more than ever.
Education
Despite Spell Check, Interest in Spelling Bees Is Way Up
More kids are participating than ever before, and the words are getting harder. Maybe society does still care about spelling.
