Free Sneakers And Gym Memberships: Just Perks Or Smart Policy?
The Republic of Tea invests heavily in its employees well being. CEO Ron Rubin says it's not just about lowering health care costs, but about the company living its own values.
How Long Can Greenland’s Ice Cap Survive?
Written by: Curt Stager
If Greenland's ice melts, it will raise sea levels an apocalyptic amount. But Greenland has a lot of ice, and it's not all melting any time soon. Does that mean we can be complacent?
Unused Electric Cars As A Giant Battery: Vehicle-To-Grid Charging Is Coming Soon
Most cars--even electric ones-- sit unused most of the day. What if the power in their batteries could be fed back into the grid so that power companies didn't have to make more power. It's coming, and there's incentive: The power company is going to pay you for it.
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#OccupyWallStreet Organizer’s Ideas For A New “Human Economy”
As the #OccupyWallStreet movement gains momentum in more locations--and as protesters are arrested by the hundreds--Fast Company speaks with one of the movement's architects.
Live Life Below The Poverty Line By Playing Spent
As more and more people join the ranks of America's poor, it might behoove the rest of us to gain a little empathy. A new web-based game gives a least a little insight into what that life is like.
Why Didn’t Apple’s iPhone 4S Announcement Include Anything About Environmental Impact?
Apple is fairly transparent about its environmental footprint, but seems reluctant to draw attention to the issue during big launches.
