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New York City may need 40,000 ICU beds. They have 3,000.

According to the report below, just released from the German news agency Deutsche Welle, New York City may soon need 40,000 ICU beds to handle care of COVID-19 patients. They currently have 3,000 ICU beds. So, that’s 37,000 people won’t get the critical care they need. Presumably the shortage of ‘beds’ is also representative of… Continue reading New York City may need 40,000 ICU beds. They have 3,000.

Coronavirus in Italy: Cuba, China and Russia send send medical aid

“In Italy authorities said on Sunday that a further 651 people had died from the coronavirus. That’s fewer than Saturday’s record number of deaths, but is still the second-worst day so far. Italy has closed non-essential businesses to try to control the outbreak. And outside help is on the way. Doctors from Cuba and China… Continue reading Coronavirus in Italy: Cuba, China and Russia send send medical aid

Jon Huntsman – Utah will rise to the challenge [COVID-19 Response]

[COVID-19 Strategic Response Portal] From: Jon Huntsman, former Governor of UtahDate: 20 Jan 2020Re: “Utah will rise to the challenge” Utahns have seen tough times before and we are better prepared than anyone to meet the challenge. This week has been one of dramatic interruption to our way of life. A pandemic has cancelled schools,… Continue reading Jon Huntsman – Utah will rise to the challenge [COVID-19 Response]

COVID-19 Resources: Greg Johnson Interview with Holly Hart of KICI Radio 105.3 FM in Iowa City

On 18 March 2020, Greg Johnson discussed the COVID-19 Strategic Response Portal with Holly Hart of KICI Radio 105.3 FM in Iowa City. The interview audio is available below. Press the Play button (triangle) to listen. [Date: 18 Mar 2020. Posted: 25 Mar 2020]

How lack of paid sick leave is complicating U.S. virus response (6 Mar 2020)

As COVID-19 spreads to communities nationwide, financial and logistical concerns about its impact are rising. Among the major questions are whether employers will require workers to take unpaid sick leave, and who will pay for potentially significant medical bills. William Brangham talks to Georgetown University’s Sabrina Corlette and Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz of Capital Area Asset… Continue reading How lack of paid sick leave is complicating U.S. virus response (6 Mar 2020)

America’s EMT Shortage Has Communities Relying on Unpaid Volunteers

There’s a crisis unfolding in rural America. While big cities are getting bigger, small-town USA is shrinking. If you live in one of these rural communities, chances are you’re poorer and sicker than your urban counterpart. Across the country, towns that have less people have even less first responders. Oceana, West Virginia is one of… Continue reading America’s EMT Shortage Has Communities Relying on Unpaid Volunteers

Why it’s time for sustainable business: Rethinking growth (28 Feb 2020)

An entire generation of young people is rejecting the idea of unlimited economic growth on a planet with finite resources. Among them are social entrepreneurs in Indonesia looking for ways to do business that don’t harm the environment. The poles are melting. Sea levels are rising. Dozens of species go extinct every day. Environmental migration… Continue reading Why it’s time for sustainable business: Rethinking growth (28 Feb 2020)

The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

In 1991, the people of Cuba had to quickly embrace some sustainability initiatives that were necessary for survival at a time of great economic crisis which continued for about 9 years. This became known as the “Special Period” or Período Especial. These initiatives impacted housing, transportation, healthcare, agriculture, education, commerce, and other areas of life.… Continue reading The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

Privatization and Outsourcing of K-12 Education

Tennessee recently announced plans to make an investment of $117 million in teacher salaries. It’s the biggest K-12 education investment in the state’s history. Tennessee has seen substantial returns on their investment in providing college education to all residents and so it seems they are now ramping up their K-12 education funding. States that invest… Continue reading Privatization and Outsourcing of K-12 Education

Henry George – Progress and Poverty

Praise for Progress and Poverty Among many famous people who asserted that it was impossible to refute George on the land question were Winston Churchill, Leo Tolstoy, John Dewey, and Bertrand Russell. Tolstoy and Dewey, especially, dedicated much of their lives to spreading George’s ideas. Tolstoy was preaching about the ideas in Progress and Poverty… Continue reading Henry George – Progress and Poverty

Crumbling infrastructure is costing the American trucking industry $60 billion per year.

There are over 54,000 deficient bridges in the United States, and numerous other critical elements of our national infrastructure that are failing. As a result, truck routes are modified to accommodate for impassable roads and bridges. This costs $60 billion per year. That’s only one aspect of America’s crumbling infrastructure. The video report below is… Continue reading Crumbling infrastructure is costing the American trucking industry $60 billion per year.