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...testament to this apparent philosophy is the fact that each song adheres to the same tired pop-song formula and never exceeds radio-friendly length. Yet another would be that every single song is an absolute chore to listen to—how could any of them be fun to play...
...infancy. The big accounting firms are slowly entering the market, but for now carbon assessment is usually done either in-house--in which case investors should be wary of the numbers--or with the help of environmental consultants like Trucost, which does appear to have a more objective formula, factoring in such variables as overall emissions and annual revenue (see graphics...
Even Trucost doesn't pretend this is the only formula, and the market for carbon accounting will likely explode once companies realize they have no choice but to embrace openness. That will happen only when investors vote with their money, not just their mouths. The market forces that helped make the mess may then play a big part in cleaning...
...half bad. Beirut’s eclectic arrangements separates them from traditional guitar rock outfits, but it leads to comparisons with groups like Arcade Fire and Neutral Milk Hotel—comparisons that aren’t always favorable. Beirut adds Franco-flavor to the gypsy formula, but it’s hard not to wish they had developed a new one altogether. —Reviewer Candace I. Munroe can be reached at cimunroe@fas.harvard.edu...