Since 2007, Romania has lost between half and two-thirds of its virgin forest. The environmentalists and activists trying to protect it keep getting killed.

The furniture giant is hungry for Romania’s famed trees. Little stands in its way.

Furniture waste has grown appallingly in recent decades. So have shipping emissions.

The rural town south of Chicago is now a crucial stop for Amazon, Wal-Mart, IKEA, Home Depot, and other giant retailers. Developers had promised growth and good jobs. So why is everyone so miserable?