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Urban Culture And The Political Divide

Differing attitudes toward growth characterise America's political boundaries.
8 January 2004 - 10:00am
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The Future Of Oil

The Economist predicts the end of the age of oil is within sight.
28 October 2003 - 11:00am
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China Discovers Home Improvement

China's private housing boom is fueling a new market for home improvement.
11 October 2003 - 5:00am
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Keeping Venice Above Water

Venice is sinking into the sea and scientists agree that flood barriers are the only way to save the historic city.
30 September 2003 - 6:00am
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U.S. Fears GPS Competitors

China will join the European Union in developing a more accurate competitor to America’s Global Positioning Satellite network.
25 September 2003 - 10:00am
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New York City: Six Months To Get A Sign Approved

Execessive government regulation is responsible for New York City's lingering economic problems, writes the Economist. Mayor Bloomberg responds.
18 September 2003 - 5:00am
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Nuclear Power Revival And NIMBYism

Nuclear power is making a comeback but proposed plans for creating respositories for radioactive waste face opposition from citizens.
2 September 2003 - 6:00am
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A Solution For Homelessness?

The Interagency Council on Homelessness is charged with the ambitious task of ending chronic homelessness in ten years.
27 August 2003 - 10:00am
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The New Immigration Capital

Why does this city attract more immigrants than New York or Los Angeles? And how does it house them without expanding into rural areas?
13 August 2003 - 10:00am
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Preventing Eco-apocalypse

The Economist reviews 3 books about human impact on the environment.
6 August 2003 - 6:00am
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Europe's Population Problem

The economic and political consequences of Europe's population implosion are alarming.
22 July 2003 - 12:00pm
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Manhattan's Rip-Off

Two thirds of New York City's two million apartments are subject to rent controls. Rent control comes up for renewal again on June 15.
6 June 2003 - 6:00am
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Budget Crisis: The Worst-Hit U.S. States

Many U.S. states face severe budget shorfalls. Why is the Bush administration indifferent to the crisis?
30 May 2003 - 9:00am
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Earth Day Green Quiz

How well-informed are you about environmental issues? Test your knowledge with this green quiz from the Economist.
23 April 2003 - 1:00pm
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The Impact Of War On The Environment

War can be devastating to the environment but sometimes nature benefits from human conflict.
31 March 2003 - 9:00am
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U.S. Housing Boom Slowing

The Economist's house-price indices suggest that the U.S. housing boom may be slowing down even as housing markets in some other nations are growing.
11 March 2003 - 11:00am
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Congestion Charge: Will London's Risky Gamble Work?

Though it is "politically dangerous," London's congestion charge scheme can succeed. But what happens if it fails? Are there other alternatives to get rid of gridlock?
20 February 2003 - 7:00am
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The Politics Of Hydrogen

Europe is focussing on renewable energy sources for hydrogen to power fuel cells. The U.S. is leaning towards fossil fuels.
19 February 2003 - 11:00am
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President Bush's Environmental Vision Deserves Praise

Environmental groups shouldn't be sceptical of President Bush's environmental vision.
14 February 2003 - 2:00pm
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U.S And Europe: Comparing Living Standards

Why are Europeans apparently poorer than Americans?
8 February 2003 - 9:00am
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