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The Race for Net Zero by 2050

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Governments, businesses and individuals all have a role to play in meeting this urgent goal. Leffel explains that we need a complete transformation of how we produce, transport and consume energy. Unfortunately, governments current commitments are not enough to reach the goal. What does the net-zero goal entail?

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Maura Healey and Christina Romer reflect on how business can be more like government—yes, government

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Long before the Trump administration tapped Elon Musk to cut federal costs and headcount via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), business leaders and politicians have been trying to find ways to make government leaner, less bureaucratic, and more like a well-run corporation. In 1982, Ronald Reagan asked J. Grace & Co.,

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Zürich named as world’s leading smart city in list dominated by Asia and Europe

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It combines data and resident survey responses to show the extent to which technology is being used by cities to address specific challenges and improve the quality of life of residents. Eighty percent say public transport is satisfactory and 71 percent think it’s easy to find information about local government decisions.

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The dockworkers’ strike is suspended, but automation remains a sticking point for unions

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The two sides had reached a stalemate over pay, but also the union wanted a guarantee that technology would not be used to replace them. But now, as advancements in technologies like generative AI , machine learning, and robotics accelerate, experts say we are witnessing a make-or-break moment for workers.

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Why more middle class Americans are defining themselves as working class

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families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care and technology. That includes teaching assistants, health care support staff in hospitals and doctors’ offices, adjunct professors, members of the media, and even government workers, she says. Car insurance is up 20.6%

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Labor trends to watch in 2024: A U.S. economic outlook and sector play-by-play

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But despite government incentives for green energy initiatives, financing that growth may be challenging amid high interest rates and material costs, which could lead to project delays. Projects focused on gene therapies, oncology, respiratory illnesses, and weight loss drugs continue to drive opportunities in the space.

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LinkedIn Offices – Toronto

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An ecosystem of connections, the workspace is designed to be exceptionally adaptable and nimble to empower different teams, technologies and work styles long into the future. The graphics feature skyscrapers, historic theaters, government buildings, places of worship, sports venues, transportation hubs, parks and more from the iconic street.