From ecosystem management to plastic reduction, ocean economies to transportation, 2016 saw good ideas put on paper to invite action. We combed through the year’s reports to distill bright ideas about sustainable approaches to the economy.
As the sustainability role moves into the wider business imperative, sustainability professionals have to understand the entire spectrum of the company’s operations. It’s no small task.
NBCNews.com |
Massachusetts weighs doing away with winter time shift
Washington Post BOSTON — Massachusetts residents wouldn't have to reset their clocks during the darkest months of the year under an idea being studied on Beacon Hill. On Wednesday, an 11-member commission will begin weighing the economic and health impacts of … President Obama farewell address: full textCNN |
Washington Post |
The Latest: Obama calls for Trump to 'get to work' on Russia
Washington Post WASHINGTON — The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump (all times EST):. 11 p.m.. President Barack Obama says he hopes President-elect Donald Trump will “get to work” trying to prevent Russia from interfering again in a U.S. election. Obama is being … What Trump doesn't know about Alibaba's jobs pledgeCNBC Alibaba promises Trump it'll create a million US jobs, but don't believe itMarketWatch Trump's latest pick reveals his deadly ignorance of science and medicineBusiness Insider Yahoo News –CNNMoney –TheStreet.com –Voice of America all 292 news articles » |
New York Times |
Rex Tillerson, Required to Shed Exxon Shares, Wants to Defer the Taxes
New York Times Rex W. Tillerson, the former chief executive of Exxon Mobil, is preparing for a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Credit Doug Mills/The New York Times. As he prepares for a confirmation hearing on becoming secretary of state, Rex W. Tillerson, … Tillerson's Exxon-Ethics Plan Has a $72 Million Tax AdvantageBloomberg Tillerson set for confirmation hearings that are likely to discuss his links with autocratic leadersWashington Post Tillerson to face grilling over Russia, Iran ties at Senate hearingUSA TODAY Huffington Post –CNN –Voice of America –Washington Examiner (blog) all 172 news articles » |
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Fox News settled sexual harassment claims by former host – WSJ
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Bill O'Reilly attends the world premiere screening of National Geographic Channel's “Killing Reagan” at the Newseum on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Leigh Vogel/National Geographic Channel/PictureGroup/Sipa USA/TNS). Jan 10, 2017 at … Fox News Settled Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Bill O'Reilly, Documents ShowNew York Times Exclusive: Fox News Settled With Fmr. Anchor Who Claimed Bill O'Reilly and Fox President Sexually Harassed HerLawNewz |
NPR |
George Lucas Chooses Los Angeles As Home For His Art Museum
NPR After years of planning, negotiations and speculation, filmmaker George Lucas has chosen Los Angeles to be the home for his museum honoring visual storytelling. It will display his personal collection of fine and popular art, including Norman Rockwell … George Lucas Museum to be Built in Los AngelesComingSoon.net George Lucas' $1 Billion Museum Is Coming to Los AngelesPEOPLE.com George Lucas' $1 billion art museum finds a home in Los AngelesCNET Los Angeles Times all 113 news articles » |
Fortune |
Walmart Cutting Hundreds of Jobs In Latest Round of Layoffs
Fortune Walmart (wmt) is about to eliminate hundreds more jobs at headquarters and in regional offices in its latest move cut down on costs and protect its profits. The discount retailing giant will cut most those of jobs before January 31, the end of its … Karenann Terrell To Leave as CIO of Wal-MartWall Street Journal (blog) Wal-Mart Said to Be Cutting Hundreds of Workers This MonthBloomberg Wal-Mart plans to cut hundreds of jobs this month: WSJReuters Consumerist –AOL News –MarketWatch –The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines all 131 news articles » |
Chicago Tribune |
Valeant to sell skin-care brands to L'Oreal
MarketWatch Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. reached deals to sell $2.1 billion in assets, the struggling drug company's biggest moves yet to refocus around its consumer offerings and pare its heavy debt load. The Canadian company agreed to sell three … Valeant to pay down $5 billion in 18 months to reduce debt, CEO Joseph Papa saysCNBC Valeant Just Made a Killing on a Series of Drug DealsFortune Valeant sells $2.1 billion in assets to ease debt burdenThe Boston Globe Reuters –TheStreet.com –Wall Street Journal –Motley Fool all 192 news articles » |
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