More harm than good with climate geo-engineering Tim Radford November 24, 2017 Energy, Cities and Climate Change, Ethics Deploying stratospheric aerosol geo-engineering in only one hemisphere is pretty certainly a bad idea, and this work helps reinforce that view.
The Topic of ‘Who Pays’ Re-emerges at the Climate Talks The Energy Mix November 14, 2017 Energy, Cities and Climate Change, Ethics Attribution leads to a focus on liability that could invite victims of climate change to seek compensation.
The big hurdle that do-good companies face The Conversation August 2, 2017 Ethics, Social Impact, business strategy It seems people don’t think companies can make a profit and support a social cause at the same time.
Can Socially Responsible Working Conditions Exist Without Global Regulations? TSSS Contributor May 26, 2017 Ethics, Retail and Supply Chain, Social Impact, employee wellness Companies that offshore pollution to less-regulated countries are effectively passing along the associated social costs.
A Brand with Purpose: Introducing Fairphone Marjolein Baghuis May 23, 2017 Ethics, Retail and Supply Chain, Social Impact To thrive, brands need to create an emotional connection with people, stemming from a clear brand purpose.
How Big Money in Politics Blocked U.S. Action on Climate Change TSSS Contributor May 14, 2017 Energy, Cities and Climate Change, Ethics, political leadership From that moment forward, no piece of carbon dioxide regulation legislation has managed to get a single Republican co-sponsor.
92% of us are breathing unsafe air. This map shows just how bad the problem is TSSS Contributor March 27, 2017 Ethics, Social Impact, environmental impact Air pollution is linked to 11.6% of all deaths worldwide.
5.3 Million Reasons the BC Government thinks that the Oil Sands are a Good Idea The Energy Mix March 13, 2017 Energy, Cities and Climate Change, Ethics, political leadership British Columbia politicians received $5.2 million in donations from 48 fossil fuel companies and industry groups between 2008 and 2015.