Why Negotiators At Paris Climate Talks Are Tossing The Kyoto Model
The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 didn't slow down the gradual warming of the planet. Now governments meeting for a two-week summit are trying an a la carte approach.
Economy
Smartphones Tame Black Friday Shopping Frenzy
Phones are becoming more shopping-friendly and more consumers are willing to wait for online deals. This year's online sales boost signals an era of mobile shopping as retailers race to keep up.
Car Title Loan Borrowers Should Be Wary Of Requirements
Car title loans may sound like a good way to get some cash, using the title of your car as collateral, but they can include conditions that get borrowers into financial trouble.
How Should Borrowers Be Careful When Taking Out Car Title Loans?
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Diane Standaert of the Center for Responsible Lending about car title loans.
Live Long And Prosper: Reviving An Idea For Income In Old Age
Some financial experts want to bring back tontines, a retirement planning tool. People pool their cash to buy a bond that makes regular payments. The catch: You have to be alive to collect the payout.
Food Banks' Pickle: Getting Food To The Right Place At The Right Time
On any day, a food bank could end up with heaps of pasta sauce, but no pasta. To solve the problem, a network of food banks created a currency of fake money and embraced trade.
Critics Wonder Whether Pennies Make Sense Anymore
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says the government is reviewing a proposal to stop making the penny. It actually costs nearly 2 cents to make a penny, so the government loses money.
Retail Shoppers Want Theatrical Experiences That Delight And Excite
Linda Wertheimer talks to analyst Liz Dunn of Talmage Associates about retail trends. She says consumers aren't necessarily buying stuff, they want to buy experiences: travel, restaurants or shows.
As Britain's Coal Industry Loses Its Glow, Miners Feel Betrayed
The last deep pit coal mine in northern England closes next month, marking the death of an industry that has fueled area towns for decades. Miners are angry the government didn't do more to help them.
Once Prone To Danger On The High Seas, New System Protects Alaska Fishermen
When regulations were imposed to protect Alaska's fisheries it led to a dangerous race to catch fish as fast as possible. A new system to manage sustainable fishing is making the job safer.