This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating social and economic effects, companies are continuing their efforts to become more sustainable — and some are being recognized…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the utilities sector, as in many others, the road toward digital transformation has been slow. Organizations spent plenty of time discussing technologies that could streamline operations, engage customers, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. From supercharging extreme weather events to boosting the spread of infectious diseases, climate change is already having a huge impact on human health across the world. But this impact is not being felt…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the spring of 2020, many small farms across the U.S. found themselves in a bittersweet predicament. Restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus were forcing restaurants —…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Using strategies to prevent teachers from leaving the profession could save schools money and lead to better outcomes for students, including those with disabilities, said panelists during an Oct. 30…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The prison environment—with its loud, unpredictable noises, bright lights, unpleasant odors, complicated social dynamics and often byzantine bureaucracy—would be difficult for anyone to navigate, but experts say that it’s particularly challenging…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 crisis is taking a huge toll on families’ economic security, particularly for families of color and families with children. Early childhood poverty can shape health and social outcomes for decades, which…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Over the last eight months, we’ve all watched as existing health inequities were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We also learned that social determinants of health — conditions in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Leading up to Election Day, the last glimpse many American voters will have of economic recovery across U.S. metropolitan areas is one of tepid and uneven progress. COVID-19 infections have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Recent polls indicate that more than a third of the country has concerns about a vaccine that in all likelihood will be the only reliable way to end to the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In less than a year, telehealth has gone from a niche rarity to a common practice. Its ability to ensure physical distance, preserve personal protective equipment and prevent the spread…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last spring, teachers had to retrofit in-person curricula for a virtual environment and adopt new approaches for teaching students from afar. Then came fall, with the question of whether buildings…