According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, there are more than 65 million displaced people in the world, and 22 million are refugees. In the United States, the number of annual, resettled refugees is less than 25,000 (as of 2017). … [Read more...] about How this woman-owned sewing studio in Texas combats the refugee crisis
New York’s new wage law for Uber drivers is a lesson for cities around the world
New York City has set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers—the first for ride-hail drivers in the US. … [Read more...] about New York’s new wage law for Uber drivers is a lesson for cities around the world
City of North Vancouver requires EV charging capability in all new parking spots
This is leadership … almost. Well, sort of. It’s getting there. We’ve been aching for some real, serious, winning leadership on climate and cleantech matters. Not just “aggressive” 2040 targets, and not the procurement of just a few electric buses. We need leadership that pulls the world forward into a cleaner, safer, more livable atmosphere much more quickly. North Vancouver, … [Read more...] about City of North Vancouver requires EV charging capability in all new parking spots
Danish home champions wood over concrete for lower carbon emissions
Danish architecture firm Tegnestuen LOKAL recently completed TK-33, a modern and energy-efficient home that promotes building materials considered more sustainable than those typically used in Danish residential construction. To reduce the carbon footprint of the project, the architects designed the home with a timber structure rather than the more commonly used load-bearing … [Read more...] about Danish home champions wood over concrete for lower carbon emissions
If billionaires are a cause of climate change, social entrepreneurs are a solution
GQ’s Luke Darby’s article, “Billionaires Are the Leading Cause of Climate Change” makes the compelling point that 100 corporations produce 70% of the global greenhouse gas or GHG emissions. Upon reading that, the first thought that comes to my mind is that climate change should be easy to address, simply because only 100 boardrooms need be convinced to change their ways. … [Read more...] about If billionaires are a cause of climate change, social entrepreneurs are a solution
