President Trump is doing everything he can to stop undocumented immigrants from entering the U.S., especially at our southern border. But within five to ten years, experts say, we’ll be competing for immigrants to come here. When Will the U.S. Start Competing for Immigrants? Sooner Than You Think https://barnraisingmedia.com/trump-immigration-rural-economies-workforce/ Related Reading
Businesses can help the planet without sacrificing profits. In fact, many sustainability tips can even save businesses money. It’s a win-win to go green and boost your bottom line. So no more excuses… 17 Ways To Be A More Sustainable Business In 2025 https://ecosend.io/blog/17-ways-to-be-a-more-sustainable-business-in-2024 Related Reading
Abandoned schools across America are finding new uses, such as space for artisans, nonprofits and educators, and even restaurants. Some communities have converted them into affordable housing, community centers and commercial spaces. Adaptive reuse breathes new life into abandoned schools https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/adaptive-reuse-abandoned-schools/736611/ Related Reading
The economic advantages of switching from fossil fuel to renewable energy sources are undeniable and multiplying. Renewable energy costs less, offers greater energy security, is subject to far less market volatility, is reliable, and it doesn’t pollute as much. Since there are no valid economic arguments against rapidly shifting to cleaner energy sources, the question…
Getting our homes and workplaces to be energy efficient has major benefits, but not when it is done one window at a time. Retrofitting entire buildings to be more energy efficient not only could drastically reduce emissions, it also could make residents healthier, more comfortable and more financially secure. The great green building makeover https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/society/2024/how-do-deep-retrofits-make-buildings-greener…
The State of the Nation Project “is a comprehensive and objective national progress report assessing how we are doing as a country.” Their reports represent a “broad consensus of leading experts and a cross-section of everyday Americans from across the political spectrum.” If you want a real sense of how we are doing, this is…
Washington’s San Juan County faced a tight budget and union-represented employees demanding their first raise since the pandemic. The county’s solution? Leave the pay scale the same but reduce working time from five days a week to four days. And the result was such a win-win for everyone that other governments are taking notice. San…
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Islamabad offers a free bus service to working women, students and teachers so that they will have reliable, safe and easy transportation across the city. Officials say the pink buses address transportation issues that often serve as a barrier to girls’ education. Islamabad launches free pink bus service for working women, students and teachers https://www.islamabadscene.com/islamabad-launches-free-pink-bus-service-for-working-women-students-and-teachers/ …
Civic leaders and environmentalists have been trying for years to persuade drivers to switch to public transit and biking because doing so can ease gridlock, improve air quality and mitigate climate change. But very few drivers make the change. Why? Why It’s So Frickin’ Hard to Stop Driving https://slate.com/technology/2024/12/car-commute-public-transit-behavioral-science.html Related Reading
