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Why America’s Future Rests on Managing the Future of Work
/in Around the States, Workforce /by Manjari RamanWorkers in the United States are remarkably resilient about the disruptive forces that are reshaping the way they work. A 2018 survey[1] of 11,000 middle-skills workers (those with less than a four-year college degree) from 11 countries reveals that compared to workers in many other advanced and emerging nations, U.S workers are happier with their […]
How State Policymakers Can Prepare for the Future of Work
/in Around the States, Workforce /by Alastair FitzpayneGovernors and state legislators have an important role in preparing their constituents for the changing nature of work. Earlier this year, the Aspen Future of Work Initiative published a State Policy Agenda highlighting a set of policy options for state policymakers to consider. These proposals focus on three approaches: modernizing worker benefits and protections, building […]
The Nationwide Shift to Clean Energy
/in Climate Change, Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusProtecting the environment is a priority for most Americans. There is a debate among lawmakers and the public over how to best protect our natural resources, but most Americans agree that action is necessary.
Taking Action Against the Effects of Climate Change
/in Climate Change, Inside Story /by Congressman Francis RooneyAmericans believe climate change is real, and it is time to start transitioning to clean energy and focusing more on policy initiatives that will deal with this issue.
LPPC Calls for Federal Action on Infrastructure, Grid Modernization & Carbon Reduction
/in Climate Change, Inside Story /by John Di StasioAt the Large Public Power Council (LPPC), our members are consumer-driven utilities, committed to reliability, affordability, environmental stewardship and economic development. Their commitment to their customers, communities and the environment has seen our members take proactive steps to improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions and shift towards a cleaner energy future.
Leveling the Playing Field in a Cleaner and Greener Economy
/in Climate Change, Inside Story /by Congressman Bobby L. RushThe energy industry is the third-largest industry in the U.S. and is projected to continue to grow. An estimated 60 percent of energy sector job growth will occur in skilled and technical jobs, and many of these jobs will occur in the clean energy sector. Of the entire energy sector, energy efficiency jobs are the […]
Federal Climate Change Policy is Needed Now and Must Leverage the Private Sector
/in Climate Change, Inside Story /by Lisa Jacobson, Charles HernickFor years, the rapid growth we have seen in energy efficiency, natural gas, and renewable energy drove down U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (now 10% below 2005 levels) while the economy grew. That’s why it was frustrating to see energy productivity (the ratio of U.S. GDP to energy consumed) stagnate and 2018 economy-wide U.S. greenhouse gas […]
The Evolving Media Landscape
/in Inside Story, Social Media /by Gloria Story DittusThe media landscape is constantly evolving, especially today, as social media continues to grow in popularity. New social channels have been introduced and many popular platforms have expanded their offerings; newspaper companies are building their digital platforms; and new media partnerships are forming and changing the media industry.