Evidence that Higher Wages for Low-Income Workers Lead to Higher Productivity
Economists have long argued that increases in worker pay can lead to improvements in productivity—indeed, that it can actually be profitable to […]
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High Road Businesses Profit from Happy Employees
All businesses use the value created by their employees to make profits, but there is a big difference between some businesses on how they do it. What kind of company are you working for?
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Village of Newburgh Heights Leads on Family Leave
The Village of Newburgh Heights has a family leave policy that leads the nation and is walking the talk on family values.
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States Should Work to Exceed Methane Standards, Not Avoid Them
Ohio joins a group of states — including West Virginia, Alabama and the Attorney General of Michigan — and a group of […]
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Event update July 2016
Policy Forum on Conservative Thought and Sustainability OSBC was an organizing partner for this interactive policy forum — bringing together national […]
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Village Bakery & Cafe
Village Bakery & Cafe opened in 2002 with a mission to support farms in the foothills of Appalachian Ohio, by nourishing our […]
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Village Bakery of Athens, Ohio Wins People & Planet Award
Congratulations to OSBC member, Christine Hughes, owner of the Village Bakery & Cafe! Village Bakery & Cafe is one of the three […]
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Methane pollution control = green jobs for Ohio
Stronger standards for methane emissions from extraction and transport of oil and gas will reduce wasted energy and pollution and generate opportunities for Ohio manufacturers.
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How To Tax Carbon – And Grow The Economy
By Zach Bernstein The debate over whether climate change is real is essentially settled. Now the question is, what are we going […]
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GMO Labeling Update
House bill that would stifle states requiring their own GMO labeling fails in the Senate. While some companies prepare to comply voluntarily to meet consumer demand, others continue to resist. Senate bills remain, however, that threaten mandatory labeling efforts.
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Third Sun Solar
Third Sun Solar is the premier full-service provider of clean energy systems in the Midwest. They have earned a sterling reputation with over 14 years of experience and more than 400 successful clean energy installations. Third Sun guides customers toward the best solar solution, they make solar pay off—in the short term and the long run—for every one of their customers.
Read moreMother-Daughter Team on Sustainable Food Movement Rising, March 23 – Ohio University
Sustainability Studies theme brings Frances and Anna Lappé, a mother-daughter team internationally renowned for their work on sustainable food systems, food justice […]
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