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Madagascar's Delicate Democracy | Peter Hille | June 18, 2014
After five years of political turmoil and economic standstill, Madagascar is poised for recovery. The new democratic government wants to restore rule of law, tackle poverty, and foster growth.
Reducing Emissions Is a Sure Bet for Caesars Entertainment | Scott R. Miller | 05/21/2014
As a member of the EDF Climate Corps, Scott Miller was able to squeeze even more efficiency out of the lights and fountains of Las Vegas.
Saving Tigers in Thailand | Anak Pattanavibool | 05/13/2014
A potent combo of tactics is saving Thai tigers: science, government-NGO partnership, new technologies, judiciary enforcement, and honor for the brave and fallen park rangers.
Innovating Aid | Neha Bhat | 11/18/2013
Neha Bhat talks with innovators in humanitarian and development aid about new and efficient solutions to the crises of our time.
Beyond CSR: Doing Good Business | Richard Brubaker, Mike J. Thompson | 11/12/2013
Recalibrating toward sustainable practices can be challenging and risky. Here are six steps for building a business with higher purpose.
Lesser-known Species Fall Victim to the Illegal Wildlife Trade | Dwi Adhiasto | 10/21/2013
Pangolins, slow lorises, freshwater turtles, and other lesser-known species all face extinction pressures if we fail to curb the illegal wildlife trade.
Corruption along the Vietnam-China Border Permits Massive Smuggling of Endangered Animals | Scott Roberton | 08/07/2013
Despite a recent surge in enforcement, more needs to be done to fight bribery and endangered animal smuggling on the porous Vietnam-China border.
The 'Copter Will See You Now | Arthur Holland Michel | 08/01/2013
As countries develop policies for civilian and commercial drones, it is important to apply ethical standards that are permissive of innovation.
UNDP Uses a New Human Development Eco Footprint | Prahlad Shekhawat | 07/08/2013
The 2013 Human Development Report has brought hybrid economic-ecologic metrics into a new era, providing a clear path to a broader meaning of development.
China's Ecological Pivot | Roy Morrison | 07/02/2013
The World Cultural Forum held this spring in Hangzhou witnessed what may be an epochal pivot by the Chinese leadership toward an ecological future.
Solar Trade Wars Threaten the Climate Fight | Martin Khor | 06/07/2013
Can countries along the solar supply chain coordinate their domestic subsidies before a trade war erupts that would be bad for business and the environment?
Mined Fair for the Fair-minded | Kenneth Porter, Evan O'Neil | 02/14/2013
The Alliance for Responsible Mining is working to bring ethical gold to the retail jewelry market through a new Fairtrade and Fairmined Standard.