+Water | December 14, 2010

What If Yemen Is the First Country to Run Out of Water?

By Krista Mahr

Experts cited by CNN say Yemen could be the first nation to completely run out of water in a few years, a prospect that does not bode well for its young population of 24 million that is expected to double in 20 years, or anyone worried about the rising influence (and ability to get bombs [...]

+Regulation | November 30, 2010

China’s Textile Industry: How Dirty Are Your Jeans?

By Krista Mahr

If you’re a bit of a slob like me, you are wearing jeans to work today, and if, like me, you’re a bit of a slob who doesn’t manage hedge funds, your jeans are fairly run of the mill. My H&M specials today were made in Pakistan. But most of my other jeans are made [...]