Promise and Challenge in Ending America’s Dropout Epidemic

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 14:40

We have seen the narrative too many times. Goals are set, initiatives are launched, and deadlines come and go without much progress. Problems are thought to be chronically unfixable and inertia sets in. Not this time.

Lockheed Martin Makes CDP’s Climate A List

Thu, 10/27/2016 - 08:35

As a leader in sustainability, Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] takes continuous steps to manage its carbon footprint. CDP has recognized the Corporation’s progress by awarding it a spot on the Climate A List, a distinction only given to the top nine percent of participating companies.

Water Utilities Are Lagging Other Utilities in the Smart Cities Effort

Fri, 10/28/2016 - 10:00

Across the U.S., smart city programs are moving beyond press releases, pilot programs and demonstrations. Municipalities are collaborating with industry and utilities to create roadmaps defining their approach to regional integrated smart infrastructure. Water utilities, however, are lagging in the planning process, and risk losing their seat at the table with electric and gas utility peer companies as the smart city programs advance.

Millennials Are Coming and They Want Sustainable Investments

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 12:55

"Everyone is always so curious about millennials,” says Audrey Choi, chief executive officer of Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing. “Especially in this space.”

HP Makes the 'A List' for Corporate Climate Strategy and Action

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 09:45

Museum of Science: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Thu, 10/27/2016 - 18:40

Mike Bloomberg gives a gift to the Museum of Science, Boston to create the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Science Education Center in honor of his parents.

Data for Good Exchange 2016: Highlights

Mon, 10/31/2016 - 16:35

Highlights from the 2016 Data for Good Exchange, hosted by Bloomberg, the theme of which was “better governance” or how data science can be applied to solve public interest problems.

With $50m, Bloomberg Thanks Museum of Science

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 18:35

Everyone around here knows Michael Bloomberg as the kid from Medford who went on to do big things. He built a multibillion-dollar company and served as a three-term mayor of New York.

Bloomberg Media: If You Want to Innovate (and survive), Put Your Users First

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 21:30

Michael Shane, Global Head of Digital Innovation at Bloomberg Media writes about innovation and argues that it isn't something you can just show up to work and "do.”

Bloomberg Businessweek Shuffles the Newsstand Deck

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 07:10

This really is a genius design concept from editor Ellen Pollock and creative director Rob Vargas. On the cover of Bloomberg Businessweek’s fourth annual “The Year Ahead” issue, out today in the U.S. and internationally Friday, is the familiar sight of a New York City newsstand.