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Image via Flickr by fiftynightshades The deadly rail accident in Quebec last month, blamed on the lack of proper application of hand brakes on a train carrying crude oil from North Dakota to Canada, has caused more news this week. According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration has issued a letter…
Image via Flickr by chipmunk_1 As more producers seek to placate local foodies and decrease global hunger, they come up with incredibly innovative ideas. Of these, vertical farming is quickly taking the world by storm. The most important question involves whether this type of farming is sustainable —and if it’ll do any good. Oops! You…
Image via Flickr Mehr Demokratie e.V. The U.S. has been working on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) with the E.U. However, it has been held up by European Parliament because some members are skeptical of the benefits to Europe. Additionally, some citizens are protesting the deal and making their voice known to parliament….
Image via Flickr by memn What does it take to become the next international manufacturing hub? Many countries look to China for the answer to that question. Countries across the world will embark on this “Made In” voyage, but few will discover uncharted market opportunities.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure…
Image via Flickr by CMH_90 Albertsons and Safeway announced their $9.2 billion merger at the beginning of last year, but it took nearly a year to gain approval from The Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC finally approved the merger after these supermarket chains agreed to close 168 stores in eight states to avoid monopolies…
Image via Flickr by epSos.ed In a recent interview, General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immett said that Americans of his generation looked to Europe for innovations in energy creation and use. In the future, though, Americans will look to China.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged in and try again,…