In a world of dwindling traditional energy resources, countries are starting to invest in more sustainable alternatives. Here are the countries that are spending the most on renewable energy, along with how much of it they currently produce, and what percent of their total energy output that represents.
With Twitter’s much-anticipated advertising platform underway, it’ll be interesting to see where this takes their user base and their financial standing. This brings Twitter another step closer to becoming know as a major, real-time search engine. With that said, here is a look at Twitter’s value from its inception.
It is the fifth day since the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted, sending a cloud of volcanic ash over the European continent, grounding airlines and shutting down airports due to safety concerns. Now, in the face of losing US$200 million per day, the airlines are calling the decision to close air space "a European mess" and IATA, the body that represents the world's airlines, have criticised Europe's governments for their decision to handicap the airline industry.
With a bill to legalize marijuana on the November California ballot, the controversy over the prohibition has reached a new high. Supporters see the potential tax revenues as a solution to the state’s mounting budget crisis, while those against argue that the increased use of marijuana will bring with it additional health care costs that far outweigh any economic benefits. We couldn’t think of a more appropriate day than today, 4/20 to take a look at the economic implications of a repeal of the prohibition. Is this a viable plan to get the state out of the weeds or just some kind of reefer madness?
As the year comes to a close, many Americans will consider giving to charity. Of the top 200 charitable organizations in the US, let's look at which ones received the bulk of the $47 billion in charitable revenue given so far in 2009 and which ones rely most heavily on private support and donations.
A side by side comparison of drivers by fault and involvement in fatal crashes.
