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Stories that provide depth and context to interrelated economic issues, including the best from PRI’s The World, The Takeaway, Living on Earth, and other popular programs.
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How much will a 25% tariff hurt sales of Scotch?
Distillers — and consumers — are worried about the impact of a 25% tariff on exports of Scottish whisky to the US.
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How immigrant workers are preparing for automation in agriculture
Immigrants, who comprise the majority of agriculture industry workers in the US, are turning to training and education to make sure they’re not left behind by automation.
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Exxon and oil sands go on trial in New York climate fraud case
The New York attorney general says Exxon used two sets of books and misled investors by downplaying the potential costs of carbon emissions
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You’re not being fleeced: This carbon-negative sweater comes with sheep included
Does your winter wear come with an animal who helped make it? If you're shopping at Sheep Inc., the answer is yes. But for co-founder Edzard van der Wyck it's not a gimmick — it's a reminder about how clothes are made, and what the fashion industry costs the environment.
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Will Iowa farmers benefit from Trump's newest deals with China and Japan?
The United States and Japan have signed a tentative trade deal that would open up Japan to more American-grown wheat, pork and beef.
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In a culture of selfies and social media, how do you check your ego?
Greek tragedy’s favorite fatal flaw is making a comeback, says the author of "Ego is the Enemy."