Three Keys to Intel's Global Water Stewardship Program
A significant challenge our industry faces is the water-intensive process of manufacturing semiconductors, which is driven not only by company growth but by the complexity of each new technology. So how does one of the world's largest technology company manage water? Through its multi-faceted water strategy that includes three main objectives. Read more…
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The Key Components of Effective Emergency Planning
Large scale emergencies are often worsened due to failures in emergency planning that place first responders, workers and the general public at risk for exposure to hazardous chemicals. That's why it is critical that your facility's emergency plan identifies and anticipates these gaps in knowledge and communication before they result in a potentially catastrophic accident. Learn more about the key components of effective emergency planning. Read more…
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Trump Finally Picks a Science Adviser. And Scientists? They Seem Relieved.
President Trump is nominating Kelvin Droegemeier, a well-regarded meteorologist who studies severe storms, to be director of the federal Office of Science and Technology Policy. If approved by the Senate, Dr. Droegemeier would advise the president on a daunting range of scientific challenges, from preparing for epidemics to responding to natural disasters. Read more…
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The End of Employees
Never before have big employers tried so hard to hand over chunks of their business to contractors. In some industries, outside workers outnumber employees by at least 2 to 1. Read more…
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After the incident: Crisis Communication in the Digital Age
For many people, the immediacy of smartphone cameras and social media platforms on which to share photos, observations and opinions has transformed how news is shared. Now, employers must contend with a digital landscape that has the potential to negatively affect an organization's image and message. Read more…
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Adidas Will Only Use Recycled Plastic By 2024
Adidas' pledge to eliminate the use of "virgin" plastic includes polyester, which is used in everything from t-shirts to sports bras because it dries quickly and weighs little. The company also said it would stop using virgin plastic in its offices, retail outlets, warehouses and distribution centers, a move that would save an estimated 40 tons of plastic per year, starting in 2018. Read more…
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