economics
'I Have to Move Into a Homeless Shelter': Coronavirus Evictions Have Begun
As Congress moves to pass a stimulus bill, it may come too late for people already on the verge of losing their homes.
Trump Reveals the Big Lie That Will Fuel His 2020 Campaign
His State of the Union speech showed how he'll falsely take credit for the U.S. economy.
Steve Mnuchin Just Adult-splained Economics to Greta Thunberg
“After she goes and studies economics in college, she can come back and explain that to us,” the U.S. Treasury secretary said.
Rich People Agree That Life Is Unfair
They are concerned about inequality, according to a new survey, but don't ask them to pay more in taxes.
Raising the Minimum Wage by Just $1 Could Literally Save Lives
A new study found that states with higher minimum wages have lower suicide rates among people without college degrees.
The Hidden Signs That the Oil Industry Is Heading for a Reckoning
Despite the millions Big Oil is spending to slow and delay action on climate change, the world is shifting decisively away from fossil fuels.
The Green Jobs That Could Help Save the Amazon
The beef industry is destroying the rainforest. The sustainable rubber industry might be part of saving it.
Trump Is Still Coming Up With New Ways to Punish the Poor
His latest move will take away vital benefits from around 700,000 people in what experts call a "punitive measure."
Your Frequent Flyer Status Is Part of the Problem
If you take six or more flights a year, you're part of an elite class of people whose behavior needs to change.
Four Ways the Climate Crisis Could Trigger a 2008-Style Economic Crash
Hurricanes, fires, floods, and a sudden decline in oil demand could all have serious consequences.
The Housing Market Is Fueling Our Collective Climate Denial
People are building houses in the path of future floods and fires, ignoring a huge amount of risk.
This Guy Studies the 'Global Systems Death Spiral' That Might End Humanity
Could climate change get so bad that it leads to our extinction? A few researchers are trying to answer that question.