This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Racial and ethnic segregation in schools affects the lives of almost all American students. For decades, urban economists have espoused theories that frame segregation as the product of individual household decisions.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Climate tech is more important than ever, but the systemic challenges entrepreneurs face in shepherding these solutions to commercial success is formidable. Most have incredibly long R&D lead times, while…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With climate change a leading issue in Georgia’s two closely watched Senate runoff elections on Jan. 5, the effects of a warming planet directly threaten LCP Chemical and 15 other Superfund sites…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The world is continuing to experiment with virtual events and to recognize that we need ideas and dialogue that can connect us more than ever. So in June 2020, we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Believe it or not, indoor plumbing was slow to catch on. When it was introduced in the 1800s, the modern flush toilet or “water closet” seemed like a newfangled home feature,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we face rising COVID infection rates, the possibility of additional quarantines rises. Although stay-at-home orders might protect individuals from the virus, home isn’t safe for everyone. Studies show that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Flashback to early 2020, March, specifically. Schools and education leaders needed to adapt at unprecedented speed, and at a level never before experienced by the sector. With many schools unable…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In recent years, more and more companies have learned the benefits of corporate philanthropy. When businesses give to a charitable cause, they boost brand awareness and create positive vibes around…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The report Opportunities for Ocean-Climate Action in the United States provides a first-ever quantification of the potential for ocean-based climate solutions in the United States. This report provides independent, non-partisan analysis to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Butler Family Fund is a small-staffed foundation focused on preventing and ending homelessness, on criminal justice, and the intersection of the two. We fund nationally and support local groups…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Six months have passed since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Category 4 storm destroyed houses and significant infrastructure, leaving mass devastation. Many Puerto Ricans—who are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the months roll by, the pandemic continues to hit Indigenous nations hard. But this phenomenon is not new. Epidemics have been part of colonialism since settlers arrived. Health inequities…