Ideas Made to Matter Future of Work

5 traits of the workforce of the future

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Future-ready employees are empowered, data-literate, comfortable with AI and machine learning, and committed to social and climate concerns.

May 2, 2022
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A ‘big, bold idea’ for better sanitary pads

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With its biodegradable, compostable sanitary pads, Saathi is pursuing sustainable and responsible manufacturing.

Apr 13, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

How to source, support, and scale grassroots climate solutions

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The 2022 MIT Sustainability Summit celebrated the power of grassroots solutions, examined environmental justice, and detailed ways local visions can align with global efforts.

Mar 22, 2022
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A two-eyed seeing approach to conservation

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Patricia Saulis taps into Western tradition and Indigenous knowledge systems for ideas to address environmental conservation.

Mar 7, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

6 arguments for carbon taxes

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Long touted by economists, carbon taxes are transparent, enforceable, and adjustable. An MIT Sloan finance professor explains her support.

Feb 22, 2022
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The ‘Disasterology’ author wants us to rethink emergency management

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Samantha Montano draws from front-line experience to develop ideas for disaster justice and emergency management reform.

Jan 18, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

How coastal cities can build climate resilience

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Business leaders and policymakers should promote adaptations now to mitigate climate effects to come, experts say. Here’s where to focus the energy.

Jan 11, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

Sustainable investing: 4 questions to ask

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Companies are doubling down on ESG. As the sector grows in complexity, MIT Sloan investment expert Gita Rao details four issues that warrant a closer look.

Dec 14, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

5 up-and-coming jobs in sustainability

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Product manager, digital platform leader, ESG consultant, and more. Here are five jobs that reflect career opportunities in the sustainability sector.

Dec 13, 2021
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At MIT Divest, all ideas point to one big goal

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Inspired by climate activists past and present, the student group uses collective action to advocate against MIT’s fossil fuel investments.

Dec 8, 2021
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