For much of modern world history, that’s been the message. Economic output became the dominant shorthand for progress, power and prosperity, and countries pursued rapid growth as the clearest route to ...

The climate crisis is escalating at an alarming rate, causing devastation around the world — especially in countries that contribute little to the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Coping with climate ...

The World Happiness Report is out, and once again Nordic countries are humming along with the highest scores. The No. 1 country, Finland, has held onto its top ranking for seven years straight. This ...

New data on WRI's Aqueduct platform ranks the world's most water-stressed countries. One-quarter of the global population regularly use up their entire water supply. New data from WRI’s Aqueduct Water ...

The world’s happiest country has managed to keep its No. 1 ranking for eight years running. The picture in the United States isn’t so rosy. While Finland once again tops the World Happiness Report’s ...

In American politics, the issue of income inequality comes up frequently. As wealth continues to concentrate at the top — now the wealthiest 10% of American households control nearly 75% of household ...

Forbes ranks The Best Countries for Business. Forbes Africa Forbes Afrique Forbes Argentina Forbes Australia Forbes Austria Forbes Belgium Forbes Bosnia and Herzegovina Forbes Brazil Forbes Bulgaria ...