Business & Economics
National Science Foundation
NSF-sponsored research at an Ohio college has led to a revolutionary discovery, a new form of silica glass that can absorb and extract large amounts of contaminants from water and air.
George Washington University
THIS WEEK: Have you ever wondered 'What's something I do everyday that impacts the environment and I don't even know it?' #Thinkfwd student Charles Pulliam-Moore sheds light on an idea you might never have thought of: how green is YouTube?
Mike Wallace, the Director of the GRI office in the U.S., explains what the G4 guidelines are, "the most widely used sustainability reporting framework in the world", and what GRI is doing to develop these guidelines.
Randy Hayes developed the Rainforest Action Committee and he is committed to protecting indigenous people and their rain forests. Hayes wants to see what he calls a "societal U-turn" or a major change in what society values in regards to climate... Read More
Can beauty save the rainforest? Susan Arnot of Avon talks about their programs to stop deforestation using less paper and educating out to their customers.
George Washington University
This week, we take you into the classroom and look at how some organizations are hoping that kids will be "sustainability natives."
Paul Bertram of Kingspan discusses their work in the area of insulation and how it can improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. Bertram says "insulation is the cheapest thing you can do to make your home more energy efficient."
We all want businesses to go green, but who should pay for it? Paul Quintero of Accion discusses his business' mission to provide funding for small businesses.
US Department of Labor
Jane Oates from Department of Labor is working to create jobs for Americans all over the country. Where are they happening? Watch and find out.
Hear from Michelle Greene about what the NY Stock Exchange is doing to work towards a greener planet. Greene discusses corporate responsibility and talks about the NYSE's effort to create the largest solar project in the U.K.!