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U.S. Judge Rejects Settlement Between Lyft and Drivers
Lyft offered to settle a class-action lawsuit in California for $12.25 million. But a U.S. District Judge rejected those terms, saying the figure was far too low.
Companies Push Back Against Hate Laws
The swift negative reaction to newly-passed hate laws says a lot about where the country is going.
These City Projects Are a Cyclist’s Dream
These innovative projects not only open up downtowns to bike and pedestrian travel, but also support urban and real-estate development around the world.
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3p Weekend: ‘#PeriodsForPence’ is Social Media Gold
Since Gov. Pence seems to be so concerned with the reproductive functions of Indiana women, they took to social media to tell him what’s going on down there.
Global Coal Bubble Pegged at $1 Trillion
For coal, the writing is on the wall, but the message hasn’t yet reached some investors. This could result in a financial catastrophe, a new report warns, amounting to nearly $1 trillion in losses if current coal development plans go forward globally.
Annual Farm Subsidies to Reach 10-Year High
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that crop subsidies will surge to approximately $10.2 billion this year, almost $3 billion more than during the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Breaking the connection between emissions and economic growth
As more countries shift to sustainability, economic growth is beginning to decouple from carbon emissions for the first time in history. In fact, according to the World Resources Institute (WRI), 21 countries experienced positive economic growth since 2000 while cutting carbon emissions, some dramatically.
Hillary Clinton Gets Real About Lead Poisoning
On the heels of the Flint water crisis, former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton outlined a realistic plan for reducing lead hazards nationwide.
The Rise of Eco-Athleisure
From the birth of the mainstream “athleisure” movement to boundary-pushing icons like Serena Williams, fashion has inspired many of us to suck it up and hit the gym in the style. We, as consumers, have the power to demand pragmatic innovation and change our purchasing behavior to support a more sustainable business model in the industry.
Feeding The Animals We Eat: Fish Farming vs. Land Farming
We need more sustainably-raised and nutritious food, and aquaculture is certainly poised to contribute meaningfully to our future food needs. Here, Scott Nichols of Food’s Future, LLC compares the crop-based resources needed to raise salmon, beef, pork and chicken.
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The Social Responsibility of Business
Ever since Milton Friedman famously proclaimed “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits” pundits have pondered whether his purist interpretation was really the only way.Must the word ‘profit’ always refer only to money ?
New Economics
Here we explore efforts to remake business economies and incorporate social and environmental benefit into a company's DNA. Topics include: Conscious Capitalism, Social Enterprise, B-Corps, Circular Economy, Sharing Economy
The ROI of Sustainability
When it comes time to extend programs beyond the basics, it can be hard to justify the expense. Or is it? In this series we discuss the ROI of sustainability — what it means and how to track it. An editorially independent series brought to you by MeterHero.
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Brad EdmondsonBrad Edmondson is an award-winning writer and presenter who explains social change and how it happens. www.bradedmondson.com.
Jim PierobonClean energy advocate, strategic marketer and story teller with 15+ years supervisory experience and a proven track record achieving strategic and program objectives for energy, utility, technology and other clients in their marketplaces and policy arenas while engaging their priority…
Joi SearsJoi M. Sears is the Founder and Creative Director of Free People International, a social enterprise which specializes in offering creative solutions to the world's biggest social, environmental and economic challenges through the arts, design thinking and social innovation.
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