Koch Industries: Secretly Funding the Climate Denial Machine
Greenpeace identifies 1997 as a pivotal year in the global battle against climate change. This period marked increased coordinated opposition to climate negotiations, particularly those leading to the Kyoto Protocol of 1998. As defined by Greenpeace, climate change denial refers to “anyone obstructing, delaying, or derailing policy measures that align with the scientific consensus calling for urgent action to decarbonize the economy.”
Pay Equity & Discrimination
Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce and serve as the sole or joint earners in about half of American families with children. They also earn more college and graduate degrees than men. Despite these achievements, women continue to earn significantly less than their male counterparts. In 2014, women working full-time earned just 79 cents for every dollar paid to men – a wage gap of 21 percent. In 2017, this number had only slightly improved, with women earning 80.5 cents on the dollar, revealing a persistent 20 percent gap.
The Biden Plan For Post High School Education
In today’s economy, it is not enough to simply complete high school in order to earn a middle class level living. If you want to start earning that kind of wage, then you are going to need post high school education. However, in today’s economy, so many Americans simply cannot pay for the education that is needed for this.
Opioid Crisis Statistics
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) remains dedicated to improving both physical and mental health nationwide while tackling the ongoing opioid crisis. By supporting science-based research and community-driven initiatives, HHS invests in solutions addressing this public health emergency.
The Biden Administration Justice Policy
In America, we have always tried to bring equality and justice to all. We have never fully lived up this idea, but throughout history, the people have never stopped trying. This is something that the Biden administration are keeping in mind, when drawing up how they will improve America’s justice policy.
Digitised Manuscripts
Almost 900 Greek manuscripts, along with significant papyri from the first to the 18th centuries. The first two phases of the Greek Manuscripts Digitisation Project received generous funding from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The third phase was made possible by contributions from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, A. G. Leventis Foundation, Sam Fogg, Sylvia Ioannou Foundation, Thriplow Charitable Trust, and the Friends of the British Library. A collection guide featuring articles, videos, and highlights is accessible here.
New Plastics Economy Report Offers Blueprint to Design a Circular Future for Plastics
Applying circular economy principles to global plastic packaging could revolutionize the plastics industry and significantly reduce environmental harm, including ocean pollution. A new report by the World Economic Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with analytical support from McKinsey & Company, presents a vision for a sustainable New Plastics Economy where plastics never become waste.
Worldwide Retail Ecommerce Sales Will Reach $1.915 Trillion
Global retail sales are projected to reach $22.049 trillion in 2016, a 6.0% increase over the previous year. By 2020, total sales are expected to surpass $27 trillion, according to eMarketer’s report “Worldwide Retail Ecommerce Sales: The eMarketer Forecast for 2016.” While overall annual growth rates will gradually slow, the ecommerce sector is set to maintain robust double-digit growth throughout the period.
AI Bill of Rights
Among the biggest challenges to democracy today is the way technology, data, and automated systems are used in ways that put the rights of Americans at risk. Too often, these tools limit opportunities and restrict access to essential resources and services. These issues are well-documented. In the U.S. and globally, systems designed to improve patient care have sometimes proven unsafe, ineffective, or biased.
The Joe Biden Plan To Empower Workers
There are several things that enable you to live a comfortable life in the USA. These include the 40 hour work week, healthcare protections, paid leave, and the ability to have a voice in your workplace. These have all been provided to you thanks to unions, who fought for these protections.