There’s a new set of high rise apartments on every corner these days, which means more trees are being cut down. Of course, we need trees as planet provide food and oxygen that is essential to a healthy and full life. Trees help save energy, clean the air and help combat climate ch...
The next ten years are absolutely crucial. If we are to avoid the worst possible effects of climate change and mountains of plastic trash, the time to act is right now. There really is no time left. To ignore this issue now is one of the biggest mistakes we can make. We are the las...
Rather than unwanted invaders to be combated, weeds are simply opportunistic plants that move into unsettled areas. Weeds that grow in infertile areas can actually enhance the soil by concentrating minerals and elements in their roots and structures. For example, dandelions and dock that grow in c...
But in the same way that our culture has developed tidy ways of packaging up complex issues into kid-friendly messages, we think there are three, basic lessons that can open the door to larger conversations about Mars and life after Earth. Let's get started! 1. The climate: "Never le...
Trash Collection Day shouldn’t require combat strategy meetings. “OK guys. Bring it. I can wait all day for you, if I have to, but you are going to take that darn garbage.” (USPD/Commons.wikimedia.org) Truth be known, I have been known to grab a single one-of-one black, garb...
Describe efforts being taken to help combat climate change internationally and within the US. What are three ways in which humans affect the carbon cycle? What are the biological impacts of these actions? Explain. In farming there are best practices to have ...
Here are some of the ways we put those priorities into action in 2012: 1. Building a talent mindset: A network of dedicated talent advisors provide one-on-one coaching, 360° feedback sessions and career guidance to help managers and leaders identify and nurture emerging leaders. 2. Engaging...
Science plays a critical role in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, resource sustainability, and environmental degradation. It provides knowledge and solutions to combat these challenges. How can individuals get involved in Science Day celebrations and support scientifi...
I am going to describe my method for making this. It’s not the only way–you can tinker around to make it work for the equipment you have. I like to do everything in one vessel–in this case, a 2 cup, heat-proof liquid measuring cup. ...
If we take these pseudo-calculations to heart, we can derive what our goals should be: optimize for Value Delivered while keeping Negative Business Impact as low as possible. This means we want mechanisms tocontinually deliver value. But we also want to find ways to keep Severity low. This ...