Unit 11

Globalization

How do we make the world a better place?

How To Measure Happiness The U.S. is one of the world's largest economies, but it lags when it comes to happiness: the World Happiness Report ranks America number 19.

The Phoebus CartelHave you ever wondered why your smartphone or toaster oven doesn't seem to last very long, even though technology is becoming better and better? This week, in a special collaboration with Planet Money, we bring you the history of planned obsolescence – the idea that products are designed to break.

An Island Crusader Takes On The Big Brands Behind Plastic Waste Every year, 8 million tons of plastic wash into the oceans. The biggest sources are in Asia. In the Philippines, one man is going head-to-head with multinational corporations to stop the plastic tide.

Where Will Your Plastic Trash Go Now That China Doesn't Want It?Last year, China drastically cut back its imports of plastic waste to recycle. Now the U.S. and other wealthy nations must figure out what to do with their discards.

Examining The Link Between Climate And WeatherIt was this year when scientists ratcheted up their warnings about the effects of a warming climate on weather. And the weather itself showed that scientists' predictions are getting better.

Students Around The World Skip School To Call For More Action To Address Climate ChangeThousands of students around the world — and across the U.S. — skipped school on Friday to protest inaction on climate change.

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