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Persistent health disparities are proof that DEI programs remain necessary–even as the term becomes a political football

These arguments may sound compelling at first, but the thinking behind them is misguided.  As a physician, I am trained to weigh the potential harms of over-treating against the...

America can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion

Many companies have long pursued the goal of workplace diversity, and in recent years, creating a more diverse and equitable workforce took on even more importance. Then things...

Companies don’t know how to measure their human capital other than as a labor cost–and it’s hurting profits

Companies have an easy way to boost their financial performance: Hire the best employees at all levels of the company, invest in them, and retain them.  It sounds easy....

ESG investing’s dark side threatens to undermine clean-tech strategies amid ravenous demand for metals: ‘We should be under no illusion’

The dark side of ESG investing has the potential to undermine a whole generation of clean-tech strategies. Adam Matthews, chief responsible investment officer at the Church of England Pensions Board,...

JP Morgan: Clean energy is a massive investment opportunity. We’re on track to finance $1 trillion for green by 2030

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently observed that the “energy world is at the dawn of a new industrial age–the age of clean energy technology manufacturing.” Capitalizing on...

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Here’s who was really steering the 95,000-ton ship when it ploughed into the Key Bridge this week

The expert pilots who navigate massive ships in and out of Baltimore’s port must often maneuver with just 2 feet (0.6 meter) of...

Fixing the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed this week could cost more than $800 million—and take several years to repair

Rebuilding Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years, experts say, while the cost could be at least...

Does Mario feel pain? It’s complicated

The world of Super Mario is a dangerous place. In the games, the plumber falls off cliffs, gets jabbed with spikes, and has...

Funding Bias: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Win the Battle in Raising Capital

In a world where female-founded companies not only match but often surpass their male counterparts in revenue growth and profitability, the stark reality...

Biden’s EPA could jeopardize his key policies by imposing sweeping new environmental rules on chemicals used for chips manufacturing

It takes up to 500 highly specialized chemicals to manufacture one semiconductor chip. Some of these will soon be subject to misguided new...