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Liz Truss resigns as prime minister: The five causes of her downfall explained
As Liz Truss stepped away from the lectern outside No.10 Downing Street after resigning as leader of her…
What’s New Is Old: How Economic Discontent Triggered Unrest In The Past
The latest Chief Economists Outlook warns that rising costs are stirring social unrest. This economic discontent has fed…
Karl Marx: His Philosophy Explained
In 1845, Karl Marx declared: “philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to…
Exploring the Evolution of Urban Fashion
Urban fashion has long been around, but it’s really only in the 20th century that this style of…
Busting 5 myths on political-economy analysis
“There has been a broad recognition amongst economists that “institutions matter”: poor countries are not poor because they…
High Prices, Range Anxiety Holding Back EV Adoption
While the tax credits for new and used electric vehicles included in the Inflation Reduction Act will do…
Popular UEFA Champions League Final Host Cities
The UEFA Champions League final is usually played in a neutral venue by the competition’s finalists to draw…
The fall of Boris Johnson: Any democracy should look to his case and ask if it is enabling Machiavellian leaders
Boris Johnson’s resignation as prime minister is not just a portentous political event. His time in office –…
Johnson Quits After Record Rate of Resignations
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his departure from office following a record number of ministerial resignations.…
2022’s Most Independent States In America
Americans value independence. We fought hard for it during the American Revolutionary War, and in the present day,…
Which Cities Have the Highest & Lowest Purchasing Power?
According to website Numbeo, salaries go furthest in U.S. cities. Towards the top of the list is East Coast tech hub San…
Rising prices: Why the global drive to keep food cheap is unsustainable
As prices rise, everywhere, for pretty much everything, the prospect of the human suffering this will cause is…
How Far Does Putin’s Imperial Dream Stretch?
As Russian President Vladimir Putin ramps up his brutal attack on Ukraine, he’s likened himself to Tsar Peter…
The World’s Biggest Shipping Hubs
The volume of goods transported around the globe by container ships has increased continuously in recent years. Data from…
The war in Ukraine has caused a housing crisis. Here’s how to combat it
With seven million Ukrainians internally displaced, the search for empty buildings to repurpose isn’t enough The apartment is…
Where It’s Hardest to Afford a Home
Big cities like Hong Kong or San Francisco are well-known for their expensive real estate markets. But there…
7 Steps For Delivering Net Zero Supply Chains
An HSBC and BCG report found that despite increasing numbers of large corporates making emissions commitments, delivering on…
The Motivation You Need To Build A Sustainable Home
The post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp. When you make your home more environmentally friendly, you are…
How To Survive A Move To The City
You may be starting to get used to the environment where you are now. You may walk to…
These 5 global cities are leading the charge to a renewable future
A billion people live in a city with renewable energy targets or policies. Cities contribute three-quarters of CO2…
Ukraine as a ‘borderland’: A brief history of Ukraine’s place between Europe and Russia
One interpretation of the name “Ukraine” is borderland. This needs to be taken seriously. Borderlands are all about…
These are the world’s top cities. Which one ranked highest for the 10th year running?
London has been named the world’s most “magnetic” city for the 10th year in a row. It held…
What would Western sanctions mean for Russia?
The unprecedented measures proposed by the US, the EU and the UK could create chaos in Russia’s economy…
How To Protect Your Cars From Harsh Weather Conditions
Protecting and preserving your car from harsh weather conditions is a must, especially if you’re the type who…
How to Detox While Living in a Polluted City
Air pollution in major cities has become a widely known problem in recent years. Breathing in low-quality air…
The Best Cities for International Students
The city in which someone studies can have a massive impact not only on their time at university, but…
To Improve City Life, Plant These 17 ‘Super Trees’
A new study establishes live oaks and American sycamores as champions among 17 “super trees” that will help…
What’s the Metaverse and how can cities benefit from it
The Metaverse has been on everyone’s lips in the past few weeks mainly thanks to the announcement by…
How Long Will The Supply Chain Crunch Last?
It’s common knowledge that holiday shopping is going to be challenging this year due to the broken supply…
Will Supply Chain Troubles Ruin Your Thanksgiving?
Supply chain issues may add anxiety to rustling up all the ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast this year.…
Useful Tips To Help You Properly Maintain Your Home
Maintaining your home can be a daunting task, especially if you aren’t good at it. There are many…
Why are prices so high? Blame the supply chain – and that’s the reason inflation is here to stay
Consumer prices soared in October 2021 and are now up 6.2% from a year earlier – higher than…
Climate change can shrink a nation’s GDP: Here’s why that matters
Climate change is already being felt around the world. Climate indicators demonstrate the complexity of climate change, adding…
6 Innovative Technologies That Enhance Public Safety Like Never Before
Life can be unpredictable. Natural disasters, crimes, or tragedies can occur anytime. These unforeseen circumstances can happen to…
4 Tips To Help You Prepare For Your Driver’s License Test
Learning to drive is a big deal for many teenagers. Since you will soon be able to take…
Extreme Heat Affects 2 Billion People Living in Cities
Extreme heat already affects almost two billion urban residents around the world, according to a new study. The…
Supply chains can easily break – here’s how they can be made more resilient to prevent shortages
Supply chains are essential to everyday life, bringing materials to factories, food to your plate, and fuel to…
How To Avoid Pedestrian Accidents And Stay Safe On The Road
There are so many things to think about when you are walking on the road. You have to…
The World’s Most Interesting Neighborhoods
In light of the travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, city trips to domestic destinations have become more and…
Living In A Sustainable City
Over half of the world’s population has decided to ditch village life in favor of moving to cities and metropolitan…
Living In The City: Taking The First Steps
Migrating to a big city can be confusing and nerve-wracking, especially if it’s your first time. You must…
How to Compare Electricity Providers in New South Wales
No one wants to pay more for electricity than they have to, which is why it’s in your…
How to make our cities greener, healthier, wilder and fairer
By 2050, 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in a city; Rapid urbanization threatens biodiversity,…
Data Analytics: The Key to Delivering Smart Cities
Smart cities are interconnected networks of devices that collect, store, share, and communicate data all with an aim…
Where Living Is the Most Expensive
While living in Switzerland is roughly 12 percent cheaper than in New York City according to Numbeo’s Cost of…
5 Advantages Cities Have Over Rural Living
There are all kinds of ways and places you can live. Maybe you were born in a rural…
Zero Emissions Areas Tackle Multiple City Struggles: Why Aren’t They Everywhere?
A zero emissions area is a unique example of a climate solution that addresses urban congestion and pollution…
5 Trends In Urban Infrastructure Planning Design
To survive, you need roads and electricity. Here we are not talking about survival, but about the policy…
Sleep And The City: How To Improve Your Sleep When Living In A City
Living in the city has its perks. The restaurant scene, improved access to transport, and closer proximity to…
How Future Trains Could Be Less Noisy
‘We have a lot of resistance from people (living) beside the tracks who are against all construction and…