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The Surfside catastrophe justifies a closer look at how building materials are tested for strength and durability – especially in light of two urgent concerns: whether or not to return to offices as the economy emerges from the pandemic; and how building for climate resilience and reduced carbon..Read More

As our hearts go out to all the families and friends and colleagues of the residents of the collapsed Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida, it’s fair to revisit the questions around how new eco-conscious technologies and buildings materials are tested and certified for safety and durability.Read More

As a “Historic, dangerous, prolonged and unprecedented” heat wave engulfs the western U.S, top military brass reminded us that climate change is a fundamental national security challenge. Here’s how, from Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks at the ARPA-E 2021 Energy Innovation Summit:Read More

As we all deal with multiple 21st century risks – of covid variants, climate change, risks to fair voting, economic risks as the economy reopens, career risks, and the risks of more political violence – each of us defines and manages “risk” differently – especially men and women.Read More

Environment, social and governance (ESG) investing is rapidly evolving and soaring – in popularity, performance and tools. But will it make a difference in corporate behavior? Investing is now about financial returns and the impact of the business on society, the planet and all its stakeholders.Read More

“The Plastic Pandemic” – Every year between 4.8 and 12.7 million tons of plastic pieces end up dumped into oceans across the globe and covid only exacerbated it. “One garbage truck of plastic is discarded into our oceans every minute.” As the G7 meets this week, will they commit to reduce plastic?Read More

Oprah, Stacey, And Dr. Kizzy – 3 Trailblazing Women Talk About ‘Belonging’ With Grads. From “curiosity” to “finding your ‘why’,” to three “edicts” to get through fear and failure to progress, these powerhouse women help grads (and the rest of us) advance our lives and the world by “belonging.”Read More

Vice President Kamala Harris embraced her opportunity to address the Class of 2021 graduation of the esteemed United States Naval Academy with pride, enthusiasm and clear messages with her presence as well as with her words.Read More

When Lavonia Matthews graduated high school a year early in the 1950’s, she wanted to attend the University of Georgia (UGA), but was not allowed to due to the color of her skin. But, her granddaughter says, she still revered the place and wanted her children and grandchildren to attend it one day.Read More

“In times like these, times of hardship and uncertainty, it can feel like the world is conspiring to shrink our sense of possibility…I’m here to say, don’t let it.” Those are the words of Laurene Powell Jobs as she addressed her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania 2021 graduation.Read More