June 04, 2025 Can healthcare go green without compromising safety? BY Lisa Anderson U.S. hospitals generate nearly six million tons of waste each year, and a single patient can be responsible for more than 30 pounds a day. Much of that waste comes from the operating room (OR), which accounts for up to a third of … Continue reading Can healthcare go green without compromising safety?
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Biden’s green jobs program is ending almost as soon as it began—but that doesn’t mean the jobs will go away
January 16, 2025 Biden’s green jobs program is ending almost as soon as it began—but that doesn’t mean the jobs will go away The American Climate Corps is shutting down before Trump takes office. What even was it? BY Grist and Kate Yoder Giorgio Zampaglione loved his two-hour commute from the town of Mount Shasta into … Continue reading Biden’s green jobs program is ending almost as soon as it began—but that doesn’t mean the jobs will go away
Google invests in Taiwanese solar company to boost green energy
Google invests in Taiwanese solar company to boost green energy It’s one of the world’s biggest Al semiconductor hubs. will shanklin Updated Mon, Jul 1, 2024 Google Google is investing in a Taiwanese solar company with plans to build a 1 gigawatt (GW) pipeline of sustainable energy in the region. The company is placing … Continue reading Google invests in Taiwanese solar company to boost green energy
Women are falling behind in the green economy. LinkedIn says the gender gap is getting worse
By Shalene Gupta December 04, 2023 Gender inequity is everywhere, from household chores and leisure time to salaries and now “green skills.” As climate change looms over us, skills that can help solve environmental problems are becoming increasingly valuable. However, a new report from LinkedIn finds that only 1 in 10 women have so-called … Continue reading Women are falling behind in the green economy. LinkedIn says the gender gap is getting worse
Our AI habit is making us less environmentally friendly, Google admits
Our AI habit is making us less environmentally friendly, Google admits Brandon Vigliarolo, July 25, 2023 Google’s plans to go green are faltering – and its all AI’s fault, the company claims. Amid a fall in renewable energy usage and increased water consumption, Google SVP of learning and sustainability Ben Gomes said the Chocolate … Continue reading Our AI habit is making us less environmentally friendly, Google admits
Going green, job-wise? These 15 environmental companies are hiring fully remote workers
By Michael Grothaus April 22, 2023 A recent Opinium survey revealed that 73% of U.S. workers say a company’s commitment to the environment is one of the top factors they consider when taking a job. And many people are continuing to seek out remote positions so they can work from home or for a … Continue reading Going green, job-wise? These 15 environmental companies are hiring fully remote workers
FEC Gives Google Green Light To Let Political Campaigns Evade Gmail Spam Filters
FEC Gives Google Green Light To Let Political Campaigns Evade Gmail Spam Filters by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, August 12, 2022 A four-to-one vote by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) approved an advisory opinion on Google’s proposed pilot program for the 2022 elections that would keep campaign emails out of users’ spam folders. More than 1.5 … Continue reading FEC Gives Google Green Light To Let Political Campaigns Evade Gmail Spam Filters
Uber Green rides now cost the same as UberX trips
Uber Green rides now cost the same as UberX trips Riders no longer need to pay a $1 surcharge to request a hybrid or EV. K. Holt @krisholt April 21st, 2022 Uber Uber has announced some Earth Week initiatives and while some of the measures won’t be around for the long haul, it’s making a … Continue reading Uber Green rides now cost the same as UberX trips
Sustainability is the New Green: Why Every Forward-Thinking Company Needs a Sustainability Program
Ryan Ayers — November 6, 2019 Follow @TheBizTechGuru Business leaders can boost brand image and serve the public good by practicing corporate social responsibility. In recent years, public advocates have demanded more than lip service when it comes to protecting the interests of humanity. Resultantly, a growing number of executives recognize the importance of corporate … Continue reading Sustainability is the New Green: Why Every Forward-Thinking Company Needs a Sustainability Program
Go Green with These 4 St. Patrick’s Day Email Ideas
Kristen Dunleavy — March 2, 2018 Follow @KristenWritesIt — March 2, 2018 St. Patrick’s Day is always March 17, but this year that date falls on a Saturday – which no doubt puts a twinkle in the eyes of every pub owner and seller of cardboard shamrocks between here and the Blarney Stone. According to … Continue reading Go Green with These 4 St. Patrick’s Day Email Ideas