Automation can be used in a way that complements the workforce, shifting responsibilities rather than creating competition for jobs. The congressional bill — the Workforce DATA Act — is a promising program that could help to gather data on which jobs are at risk of being replaced by automation while also finding ways to retrain workers for new jobs. Continue Reading
This post explores the software systems used by state and federal governments to implement three provisions of the CARES Act and the underlying causes behind their technological failures. Continue Reading
Everyone should take immediate action to preserve rivers, lakes, ponds and aquifers by introducing initiatives such as proper water management and waste disposal techniques, flood and rainwater control and wastewater mitigation measures. Continue Reading
Although fewer than 1% of employees were furloughed in the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has triggered a record number of furloughs. Large companies including Disney and Best Buy have furloughed thousands of workers. Continue Reading
New EPA rulings on mercury emissions and pollution caps for fine particulate matter will not only be detrimental to the environment, but also to the health of the American people. Continue Reading
Our government can help to increase the odds of survival for Americans with Covid-19 while also making our country more resilient to future pandemics by investing in clean energy infrastructure and working to decarbonize industries. Continue Reading
The initial relief appropriations of the CARES Act have been exhausted, but the needs of small business remain massive and urgent. Congress should move quickly but thoughtfully to approve additional funding for small business assistance, with improved procedures for approval and allocation. Continue Reading