Why Companies Make False Corporate Social Responsibility Promises
No major corporation can get by now without saying they’re doing good things for society, but how many of them actually do? Not that many.
How A Tiny Central American Country Is Getting Richer And Saving The Environment
The conventional wisdom is that economic growth and sound environmental policies can’t happen simultaneously. But we need only look south to see a model for having both.
DIY Bioengineering: Make Your Own Antidepressant Yogurt
Is the cost of Prozac getting you down? Well, it’s also available for real cheap (minus the cost of some lab equipment) at the corner store. Just put on your goggles and lab coat and get ready to create your own.
What The Global Food Supply Will Look Like In 2021
Depending on circumstances, we could be headed for either an amazing future where we’re printing food or a disaster where people are barely scraping by growing a few vegetables on their roofs. Here are four different scenarios about how we will be eating in a decade.
A New Park In L.A. Takes The City Back To Its Natural Roots
Beneath the concrete of modern Los Angeles lies an old natural landscape of rivers and marshes. A new park, dug out from the modern city, highlights the city the way nature intended.
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What Happens If Banks Help Their Customers Instead Of Trying To Trick Them?
Written by: Josh Reich
Simply put: Banks make money when you don’t know what’s going on. But new innovations could make finances easier to manage, and help put an end to giant banks’ monopoly on American money.
The Number One Question For Social Entrepreneurs: Funding
Written by: David Jones
So, you have a business idea that’s going to save a lot of people. That’s great. But to help anyone, first you have to find a way to pay for it.
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The Difficulties In Measuring Successful Social Innovation
Lots of projects appear to be doing good on the surface, but what is the best way to determine what is working and what isn’t?
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Watch A Fascinating Short Film On How Cities Will Drive Global Change
Cities are the future, and innovations to make them better, smarter, and faster are happening every day. Take a beautiful tour of some of the most interesting urban projects and thinking going on today.
