This is a momentous season for humanity with a new round of climate talks in Copenhagen coming up and a forward thinking US administration. I will admit that at first I was skeptical of the impact this campaign could have. I mean: what difference does 1 hour make anyways? But after after seeing Andy Ridley, the executive director of Earth Hour, present a few weeks ago, I realized the real power of this campaign lies in bringing together the entire world for action. Check out the video above and join the global movement by voting earth!
This article describes two strategies for reducing occupational mold exposure: a high-risk and population-level approach. An argument is made that rather than waiting for a moisture intrusion event to occur and promptly responding, it may be a more cost-effective use of resources to address this risk factor during the building design phase and through ongoing operations and maintenance. Continue reading →
Two weeks ago, I was at Mashable’s Summer of Social Good conference, when all of a sudden it clicked. Surrounded by an inspiring crowd of individuals using social media to create positive change, I saw the tide change. These web 2.0 tools will redefine our relationships and be the means towards improving our world. Using social networking, we can participate in a more sustainable, even restorative society.
Can a company do well by doing good? This is a question that often comes up when talking about solutions to environmental issues. The traditional notion in business used to be that environmental interests and profits are on opposite sides of the balance sheet. Expenditures on environmental items were treated as losses to be controlled and minimized. It is difficult to explain the flaw in this logic when speaking in terms of parts per million or exposure odds ratios. Instead, business leaders want to hear proposals with return on investment in line with financial objectives. Continue reading →
Let’s Build a Well Together: Part 1 – Social Media for Social Good
Two weeks ago, I was at Mashable’s Summer of Social Good conference, when all of a sudden it clicked. Surrounded by an inspiring crowd of individuals using social media to create positive change, I saw the tide change. These web 2.0 tools will redefine our relationships and be the means towards improving our world. Using social networking, we can participate in a more sustainable, even restorative society.
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