Foot-dragging slows treaty on plastic production
Plastic pollution has spread to Earth’s farthest reaches, with widespread effects on wildlife, the environment and human health. To curb this problem, U.N. member...
Solar companies have to earn the trust of homeowners
For two years in a row, Rhode Island residents have been burdened with unprecedented electricity rate hikes as high as 47%. It’s no wonder...
Smart use of fresh water is crucial for supply chains
Reports of lengthy shipping delays for vessels traveling through the Panama Canal this year have highlighted the critical but often overlooked role that fresh...
CCRI is leading way on accountability in higher ed
Gov. Daniel J. McKee and R.I. Commerce Corp. announced in October that 262 college graduates will receive Wavemaker Fellowships, good for student loan reimbursements...
AI running businesses will test U.S. legal system
Only “persons” can engage with the legal system – for example, by signing contracts or filing lawsuits. There are two main categories of persons:...
Racism in the ‘gray areas’ of workplace
American workplaces talk a lot about diversity these days. In fact, you’d have a hard time finding a company that says it doesn’t value...
New Calif. climate laws to have global impact on business
Many of the world’s largest public and private companies will soon be required to track and report almost all of their greenhouse gas emissions...
Here’s why UAW’s strategy is working
The United Auto Workers union isn’t backing down as it bargains for more compensation and better benefits in its new contracts with General Motors...
LGBTQ+ people face unique obstacles in retirement
While preparing for retirement can be difficult for anyone, LGBTQ+ Americans face unique challenges that can cast a shadow over their golden years. For...
Here’s where nonprofits outperform and why
My professional project-management career spans mission-driven nonprofits and for-profit organizations. For-profit companies have the funding to hire strong professionals to lead projects, and they...
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