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The big ideas that are changing the world

How to stop the next pandemic before it starts

Being prepared for the next pandemic is important—but we should also be focused on stopping it entirely.

How to stop the next pandemic before it starts

Debunking the biggest myths about our ocean plastic problem

To clean up our oceans, we first need to understand what they’re actually filled with. And it’s different from what you might have heard.

Debunking the biggest myths about our ocean plastic problem

6 ‘jugaad’ principles that could rebuild the post-COVID-19 U.S. economy

‘Jugaad’ is a Hindi word that means to improvise a solution with limited resources. It could be the basis of our economic recovery.

6 ‘jugaad’ principles that could rebuild the post-COVID-19 U.S. economy

Will corporations choose climate transformation or climate status quo?

The time is now to prove they can go beyond just bland emissions reduction pledges.

Will corporations choose climate transformation or climate status quo?

How the events of May 26 could change the path of Big Oil—and the climate

Momentous day saw ExxonMobil, Shell, and Chevron forced—by shareholders and courts—to rethink their business models.

How the events of May 26 could change the path of Big Oil—and the climate

4 new revelations on how people give to charity crowdfunding campaigns

Who’s raising money, who’s giving it, and what makes people more likely to donate.

4 new revelations on how people give to charity crowdfunding campaigns

A decade after Deepwater Horizon, we’re still cleaning up oil spills the same way

A sinking boat off the coast of Sri Lanka is about to spill tons of oil into the ocean. The cleeanup will uses the same, ineffective techniques as the major oil spills before it. But there are better solutions.

A decade after Deepwater Horizon, we’re still cleaning up oil spills the same way

This company is crushing rocks and fighting climate change

The Future Forest Company is using crushed basalt to sequester carbon in forests (and help the forests grow faster).

This company is crushing rocks and fighting climate change

Rhabdomyolysis: Why to take it easy when returning to the gym post-pandemic

I was sent to the ER with ‘rhabdo’ after a routine gym session. And it could have been worse.

Rhabdomyolysis: Why to take it easy when returning to the gym post-pandemic

Biden’s budget includes a jump in climate spending: here’s why investing in innovation is crucial

Smart public policies and savvy federal investments can help accelerate the innovation process.

Biden’s budget includes a jump in climate spending: here’s why investing in innovation is crucial

This boat powers itself with the ocean plastic it collects as it sails

One boat won’t make much of a dent in the ocean plastic problem itself, but the Manta could illustrate new solutions.

This boat powers itself with the ocean plastic it collects as it sails

Worker pay went up just 1.8% in 2020. CEO pay increased nearly 16%

Soaring stock markets helped CEO compensation surge this year, pushing up the ratio between CEO and worker pay to historic highs.

Worker pay went up just 1.8% in 2020. CEO pay increased nearly 16%

This carbon-capture tech removes CO2 from the ocean by making seashells

Seashells form naturally from carbon dioxide in the water. Now scientists are trying to mimic the process.

This carbon-capture tech removes CO2 from the ocean by making seashells

This Arizona’s couple’s story shows how local policies make income inequality worse

Like so many other American families, the Sheades find themselves asking ‘Why can’t we make this work?’

This Arizona’s couple’s story shows how local policies make income inequality worse

Your old favorite kids’ wagon-maker Radio Flyer is rolling out e-bikes for grownups

When you think of Radio Flyer, you probably picture the iconic red wagon or tricycles for toddlers. Now, the toy company is expanding into transportation options for adults with a line of electric bikes and scooters called Flyer.

Your old favorite kids’ wagon-maker Radio Flyer is rolling out e-bikes for grownups

Why so many American families are mortgaging their futures to pay for the present

Social mobility is key to the American dream. But now instead of moving up, many people have to fight to manage to stay where they are.

Why so many American families are mortgaging their futures to pay for the present

This Styrofoam-like packaging is made of popcorn—not plastic

Packaging peanuts aren’t really peanuts, but they could really be popcorn.

This Styrofoam-like packaging is made of popcorn—not plastic

How this donation app helped get food directly to hungry people during the pandemic

On this week’s episode of the ‘World Changing Ideas’ podcast: how ironing out food distribution could be the key to solving hunger in America.

How this donation app helped get food directly to hungry people during the pandemic

Do you pay a “grocery tax”? States with sales tax on groceries are more food insecure

Some states are currently debating scrapping their grocery taxes. Others want to reinstate them. The decisions will have enormous effects on how many people can eat.

Do you pay a “grocery tax”? States with sales tax on groceries are more food insecure

3 things to know before you start a a sustainability-based company

The growing sector of businesses working on environmental change can be hard to navigate. These tips will help you focus.

3 things to know before you start a a sustainability-based company

Impact

Airbnb wants to ban listings of apartments freed up by post-moratorium evictions

If you don’t have a climate plan, you don’t have a business plan

Middle-aged Americans struggle with physical and mental health—but it’s not the same everywhere

News

No, you can’t buy any of the Girl Scouts’ 15 million extra cookie boxes

The 17-year conflict between Boeing and Airbus is over—as the West unites against China

MacKenzie Scott donates another $2.7 billion to charity, setting a blistering pace of giving

Co.Design

Only 4.8% of designers are Black. Herman Miller, Adobe, and Gap unveil a plan to change that

America has eight parking spaces for every car. Here’s how cities are rethinking that land

“A thrilling feedback loop”: How this architect designs for everything from Nobu to ‘Kinky Boots’

Work Life

How to present your ideas to a coworker who won’t listen

How inequitable hiring trends hurt BIPOC youth the most

What to do when you’re met with resistance from your manager