Monthly Archives: July 2022

The case for paying carbon taxes on unsustainable food

The taxes only really work if that money goes back into the community. Greta Hoffman on Pexels Minimizing the risk of living on an unlivable planet requires significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through various means, like shifting to renewable energy and electrifying sectors that rely on fossil fuels. In countries like Finland and Sweden, taxes play a key…

Colleen Hoover’s bestselling romantic thrillers like “It Ends With Us” and “Verity” are all over TikTok. Here are her best books, according to Goodreads members.

Goodreads members rate and review their favorite books. Here are the best Colleen Hoover books, according to Goodreads. Amazon; Bookshop; Alyssa Powell/Insider When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Colleen Hoover is a bestselling author of both adult and young adult romance fiction. She’s known for her heartbreaking…

The Fed will eventually choose propping up growth over fighting inflation and will start cutting rates next year, says BlackRock

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Joshua Roberts/Reuters The Federal Reserve will eventually favor propping up growth over fighting inflation, BlackRock said in a note Monday. That means the central bank will cut rates next year after overtightening, analysts predicted. “What’s our bottom line? We expect more volatility, so we focus on nimble, tactical positioning.” The Federal…

City-university partnerships are a win-win. Here’s how they can best work together to fight climate change and adopt new tech.

Kazi Awal/Insider Columbia University secured grant funding to build a wireless testbed in partnership with the city of New York. Phil Rosen/Insider When cities work together with local universities, they can achieve more than they could alone. Colleges have knowledge, expertise, and research capabilities to tackle issues like climate change. They also sometimes bring funding…

Advertising for Latin American brands are pursuing more diversity in campaigns

Many consumers in Latin America are no longer content to let brands sit on the sidelines of tough conversations. Given the significant role advertising plays in shaping society, companies that embrace a social cause should stick to brand values. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest…