A study published in Nature Geoscience concluded that the global demand for fresh water is contributing to the oceans’ rise faster than global warming’s impact on melting glaciers.

The demand in China for pork, an important protein in the Chinese diet, results in 1.5 million tons of pig waste annually.

As China continues its rapid development, its cities consume groundwater faster than their aquifers can replenish.

In 2009, Anheuser-Busch InBev announced a set of ambitious global environmental goals that underpin the company’s growth and performance. Water stewardship is a high priority.

Friday morning, Apple and Foxconn pledged to reduce working hours, eliminate labor violations and illegal overtime, boost safety and improve housing for their 1.2 million workers in China.

As the developing world’s middle class approaches the one billion mark, the economies of China and India are home to the majority of the emerging middle class poses challenges and opportunities.

Wander through Tunisia, Egypt, Andalusia, India, Persia and China, while mingling at fashion and food bazaars including H&M, The Gap, Nike and Starbucks. Ibn Battuta Mall blows away Epcot Center.

GM has turned a corner, and the company is improving its performance at many levels from water stewardship, its supply chain management and overall design process.