Topic: Concord (Massachusetts)

'War on coal'? Why Obama might not be industry's worst enemy.

Environmental regulations by the Obama administration come at a cost to coal plants and mines, but the rise of cheap natural gas appears to be a greater threat.

Henry David Thoreau: 12 quotes on his birthday

Here are 12 quotes to mark the birthday of American poet, author, naturalist, philosopher, and abolitionist Henry David Thoreau.

In remote China, plant hunters seek clues to climate change

Studying how flowers adapt to global warming in remote China helps scientists consistently demonstrate climate change, say botanists. 

Follow the footsteps of Thoreau in 'Walden' through .. a video game?

A video game based on Henry David Thoreau's life at Walden Pond is being developed by a team at the University of Southern California.

Real estate investment: Make money with REITs, ETFs, not tenants

If you think housing prices are bottoming out, real estate investment through REITs, ETFs could be profitable. But it's still a gutsy move for many pros. 

Origins of America's favorite Christmas carols

An intrepid researcher tracks down the stories behind America's best-loved Christmas carols.

Reader recommendation: Hawthorne, A Life

Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.

Michele Bachmann: Who are the anti-Bachmann bloggers?

Michele Bachmann has been in the cross-hairs of Minnesota Republican women bloggers, who are behind many mainstream media stories today about Michele Bachmann.

Fourth of July: an excellent day to stay home

On July 4, 1845, Henry David Thoreau took the first "staycation" – and authors have been debating its merits ever since.

How can Fukushima crisis be rated as severe as Chernobyl?

According to the IAEA's scale, the Fukushima crisis in Japan is now a 7, the most severe rating and equal with Chernobyl. But experts say the scale is deeply flawed.

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of March 21, 2011

Readers write in about the power of the Internet to transform – or not – our physical world and the merits of US involvement in supporting Middle East democracies.

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of March 14, 2011

Readers write in about the Internet's transformation of our physical spaces and US-Arab trust issues as an impediment to American involvement in democratic reforms in the Middle East.

Economy 2.0? Meet 'ifarmers' – they plant, tweet

Social-networking 'ifarmers' post messages from their tractor, or even from horseback, to reach consumers.

The Flintstones turns 50: The five dumbest moments

The Flintstones is a classic. Fifty years after the show first aired, Fred, Wilma, and the gang are still popular enough to gain a seat atop Google's homepage. But their place in the cartoon pantheon doesn't mean that they're infallible. The Flintstones did some pretty stupid things in their day. Here are five of the dumbest. Click through to read them all.

Opinion: Casino gambling in Massachusetts: the dice heard 'round the world

Massachusetts should reject this false elixir for revenue.

How to plan better for New England floods

Changing rainfall patterns have increased the number and severity of floods. Better forecasts and improved flood management have helped, but planners need to do more to reduce risks and boost community resilience.

D'oh! With help from TomTom, Homer Simpson could be your co-pilot

Opinion: Cut hours, not employees

In some ways, reduced time can enrich our lives.

How retiring US government workers can access retirement funds early

Personal finance Q&A with Steve Dinnen.

Who backs government retirement plans? Taxpayers.

Personal finance Q&A with Steve Dinnen.

Financial Q&A: A financial move that would boost college aid

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Financial Q&A: Protect your principal when money is tight

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Global warming's pitch: Go North, young bird

US job losses in '08 at postwar high

The rise in December's unemployment rate to 7.2 percent shows the economy is ‘cratering.’

Climate change wrecking Walden's flowers

Some 27 percent of the flowers around Henry David Thoreau's stomping grounds have vanished since the mid 19th century, and another 36 percent are on the brink of disappearing.