Intrigue in the South China Sea
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Eleanor Smith is an Atlantic associate editor.
The entrepreneur John Hantz wants to invest $30 million in a plan to reimagine Detroit. He's prepping vast swaths of abandoned land for what he hopes will become the world's largest urban farm—as well as an economic shot in the arm for one of America's most blighted cities.… More »
The average cost of a residential solar system is around $30,000, too steep for many would-be environmentalists. Enter solar leasing, in which homeowners pay a flat monthly fee in exchange for solar panels and maintenance. Solar leases cut energy bills by an average of 15 percent, while simultaneously insulating users from fluctuating energy prices--making going green a whole lot more affordable.… More »
Naif al-Mutawa, creator of 'The 99', discusses the international cast of characters in his Islam-themed stories… More »
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