One in six Americans now lives in poverty—the highest level in half a century. Poverty has spread beyond cities to suburbs and rural communities and is being transferred from one generation to the next. Despite this, there is … Continue reading Investing in Communities, Transforming Lives→
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As we face global threats to our environment—from the loss of biodiversity, to climate change, to increasing water scarcity—much of the public dialogue around our environment is driven by politics and hyperbole. Too often the science that should … Continue reading Elevating World-Class Environmental Science→
Fewer than 5 percent of children receive any kind of pain relief during routine immunizations, even though research shows that there are simple, no-cost solutions that work. That’s according to Christine Chambers, PhD, a clinical psychologist, researcher and professor … Continue reading Teaching Parents About Children’s Pain Through Social Media→
The Challenge One hundred million Americans suffer from chronic pain – In 2011, the Institute of Medicine released the report Relieving Pain in America, detailing the chronic pain epidemic in America. With so many Americans suffering from chronic pain and so few resources … Continue reading Galvanizing Pain Leaders to Advocate for Better Care→
Economic development in countries containing most of the world’s tropical forests often takes the shape of natural resource extraction. Governments claim more than 60 percent of these forests. They grant large concessions to multinational companies for logging, mining, … Continue reading Generating Support for Land Rights on Behalf of Indigenous Peoples→
