Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems
A new report identifies ways to create resilient water and wastewater systems in communities hardest hit by climate change
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Transportation secretary rescinds Biden memos prioritizing infrastructure resilience to climate change
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Most organizations push too much change, too fast.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
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Cocoa farmers are collaborating with businesses to safeguard their crops from the harsh effects of climate change.Inc. - 4d -
How can daylight saving time impact your health?
Changing the clocks can, of course, impact your sleep. But that can lead to more problems, experts warn.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Trump administration to roll back Biden-era environmental protections
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday 31 actions rolling back key public health and climate change policies. These regulation cutbacks impact wastewater discharges, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Their Voice Into a Powerful Career Tool
Leaders can refine and develop their voice to command attention, build trust, and boost professional credibility.Inc. - 5d -
Thames Water wins approval for controversial £3bn creditor loan
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Supreme Court turns away bid to block state climate change lawsuits
A group of Republican-led states sought to block lawsuits brought by a group of Democratic-led states that seek to hold energy companies accountable for climate change.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
10 Business Podcasts That Will Make You a Better Leader
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Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
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‘Global weirding’: climate whiplash hitting world’s biggest cities, study reveals
Swings between drought and floods striking from Dallas to Shanghai, while Madrid and Cairo are among cities whose climate has flipped. Climate whiplash is already hitting major cities around the ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
How Leaders Can Transform Workplaces Into Spaces for Connection
Successful leaders recognize that the workplace isn’t a collection of tasks. It’s a social system that requires intentional design.Inc. - 5d -
Winners and losers emerge in Australian water rights system
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How Topps is using the Tokyo Series to built its passionate baseball card-collecting community in Japan
TOKYO — Steps away from Shibuya Crossing, known as the busiest crosswalk in the world, the Topps logo is branded across the entrance to a building bracketed by images of baseball cards featuring ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
UK 'hardest hit by Covid fallout' and next Bond 'shouldn't be American'
A mix of stories lead Sunday's front pages, including on immigration and five years on since the start of the pandemic.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Communication is now even more important to getting renewable projects off the ground, experts say
IBM's Christina Shim discussed the importance of communicating a sustainable project's business value, given the current political climate.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit
The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
How to argue less and communicate better
Trial lawyer and social media sensation Jefferson Fisher has gained 10 million followers by teaching people how to handle tough conversations. In his new book, "The Next Conversation: Argue Less, ...CBS News - 3d -
How to protect yourself as fraud losses hit $12.5 billion in 2024
A new FTC report reveals a sharp rise in fraud losses, with 2.6 million consumers reporting scams in 2024. With financial fraud surging, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
How a Female-Led AI Startup Achieved a Successful Acquisition
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Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years
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Boston declared sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ community
Boston's city council has approved a resolution naming the city a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community by a 12-1 vote. WBTS' Matt Prichard reports.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says "underperforming" squad can change Sir Jim Ratcliffe's opinion.BBC News - Mar. 12
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