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From red to green
China builds one new coal power plant weekly and is the world’s largest carbon emitter. But as leaders meet for the Copenhagen climate conference, it is also the nation that could save the planet.
Where next?
From Israel’s new museum district to Poland’s secret economic hotspot via Armenia’s favourite mountain, Monocle runs the rule over five places you should keep an eye on in 2010.
Handmade retailers
We love to champion retailers who make a point of differentiating themselves from other stores on the high street. Monocle films travels to Buenos Aires, New York and Budapest to visit specialist shops where…
Forecast 2010: Transport
What you can learn on an Indian train; the future of commuting; Japan pushes further, faster and Bogotá goes Underground.
To your health
What does 2010 hold? Monocle’s biggest issue to date looks at who should be in the spotlight and which companies are the ones to watch, all with a healthy dose of optimism.
Starting again
Spain’s economic woes have sparked a spirited entrepreneurial culture in Madrid. We meet the people turning their fortunes around and revitalising neighbourhoods, and speak to the mayor about new business initiatives.
Pole star
As global warming opens up the Arctic, the small community of Kirkenes is set for big changes. Can it cope with businesses keen to exploit its position on the Northern Sea Route?
Office party
Orgatec, the biannual trade fair in Köln, draws office furniture manufacturers from around the globe. It’s a chance for the industry’s largest names to showcase the office of the future.
Better together
You don’t have to do it all alone. Make sure you know who to call whether you are running for re-election, rebuilding your city or rethinking your retail business in 2013.
Makers & Shakers
For the second in this month’s special round-table series we talked with four businessmen about craftsmanship, manufacturing and the importance of where things are made.
