Reassessing poverty: A new measurement will enable better policy
Friday, 05 March 2010 19:58
The significance of what it means to fall below the poverty line has changed significantly since measurements were first instituted in the 1960s. Originally based on the premise that food should comprise about 1/3 of a family's budget, the measurement is now flawed as the cost of food and other necessities has changed over the subsequent decades.
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Pollution of waterways growing as facilities claim exemptions
Thursday, 04 March 2010 21:23
The New York Times reported recently that as many as 1,500 investigations of major polluters have been stopped in the last four years as a result of Supreme Court rulings that have left uncertainty over which waterways are to be protected under the Clean Water Act. The New York Times reports that as a result, a number of companies are stating that they no longer fall under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act and as a result pollution rates are rising.
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SBA Winner DLA Piper combats politically-motivated sexual violence in Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 20:36
Two weeks ago, we celebrated the work of 18 Tampa-area businesses who support the vision of the Earth Charter through their commitment to people and planet, in addition to profit in their business practices. Today, we learned about the Zimbabwean Women's Rights Project that one of our recent winners, DLA Piper, is involved in.
First, some background. Around the time of the 2008 presidential elections in Zimbabwe, a number of Zimbabwean women were victims of torture and sexual abuse at the hands of the youth militia of the ruling party, ZANU-PF, as a result of their expressed or perceived support of the opposition party. Over the last year, DLA Piper lawyers have been working with the organization AIDS-Free World, under their partner non-profit, New Perimeter, to document, publicize, and address politically-motivated abuses against Zimbabwean women.
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Obama to announce energy efficiency program "Cash for Caulkers" today
Tuesday, 02 March 2010 16:07
Image credit: Charles and HudsonIn an effort to promote energy efficiency and create green-collar jobs, President Obama will unveil a new program today that would provide $6 billion in rebates to homeowners making efficiency improvements. Called the Homestar energy program, the initiative is widely referred to as "Cash for Caulkers" and would allow consumers to collect rebates of more than $1,000 for purchases of energy efficiency equipment.
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Sustainable Design: Vancouver's Richmond Olympic Oval
Monday, 01 March 2010 16:54
From the design of the facilities to the composition of the medals, the Vancouver Winter Olympics have made sustainability a central characteristic of the 2010 competition. The keystone of sustainabilty in the Olympic complex is the Richmond Olympic Oval, designed to qualify for LEED Silver certification.
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