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How this woman-owned sewing studio in Texas combats the refugee crisis

January 2, 2019 by JJ Kamp

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

January 2, 2019 by JJ Kamp

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

January 2, 2019 by JJ Kamp

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 … [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

January 2, 2019 by JJ Kamp

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 … [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

January 2, 2019 by JJ Kamp

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 … [Read more...] about If billionaires are a cause of climate change, social entrepreneurs are a solution

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