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Report: Using E-scooters Not So Green, Especially If You'd Be Walking Instead

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The rise in on-demand, e-scooter companies--such as those from Bird , Wheels , Lime , and many others--has been heralded by companies as being good for the planet and cleaner than other options.

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Crown Bioscience Expands In San Diego

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The company said the expansion comes due to increased demand for oncology research studies. The company is focused on oncology and metabolic disease research. Crown Bio said it has tripled its facility space in San Diego to 22,000 square feet, which meet Biosafety Level 2 requirements. READ MORE>>.

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Taiwanese reassurances that water shortages won’t hit chipmaking show climate change’s direct threat to tech

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They were even flagged in a 2016 Harvard Business School case study analysis. At least some of TSMC’s fabrication facilities have managed to achieve recycling rates of 90% on industrial wastewater, according to the Harvard case study. And TSMC is already working to address its water consumption.

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7 New Opportunities Based On Trends And Demographics

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Gronbach is well-known for his generational research and keen forecasting of societal trends. That means that starting soon, our doctors, hospitals, eldercare, hospice and even death care systems are going to face unprecedented demand. Autos for drivers: Waning market demand. First, a quick summary of the major U.S.

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8 Entrepreneur Attributes Proven To Attract Investors

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He has completed a study of more than 100 CEOs, with feedback from over 8,000 of their employees on this topic. His research concluded that CEOs who received high scores for character also achieved much higher business results – nearly five times the average return on assets (ROA) during the two-year period covered.

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10 Startup Founder Decisions That Have No Good Answer

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In a famous Harvard study of 212 new ventures a few years ago, USC professor Noam Wasserman found that half the founders were no longer at the helm after three years, and over time 80% were forced out. Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs.

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7 Societal Changes That Invite New Venture Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

Gronbach is well-known for his generational research and keen forecasting of societal trends. That means that starting soon, our doctors, hospitals, eldercare, hospice and even death care systems are going to face unprecedented demand. Autos for drivers: Waning market demand. First, a quick summary of the major U.S.

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