Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects

AI that anticipates where crimes are likely to occur and who might commit them has a troubling track record. Democratic accountability could shine a light on the technology and how it’s used.

Maria Lungu, Postdoctoral Researcher of Law and Public Administration, University of Virginia • conversation
May 6, 2025 • ~8 min

How 18F transformed government technology − and why its elimination matters

18F was the US government’s in-house technology consultancy, lauded for saving taxpayer money and improving services. Here’s what it did − and what’s now lost.

Kayla Schwoerer, Assistant Professor of Public Administration & Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
March 6, 2025 • ~7 min

Why banks consider renewable energy to be a riskier investment than fossil fuels

Risk assessments used by lenders are a boon for the oil and gas industry.

Matteo Gasparini, DPhil Candidate, Smith School of Enterprise and Environment, University of Oxford • conversation
May 15, 2024 • ~5 min

Farmers are bearing the brunt of big food companies' decarbonisation efforts – here's why

Big name food brands are pursuing decarbonisation – but they are squeezing farmers in the process.

Albert Boaitey, Lecturer in Global Agri-food Supply Chains, Newcastle University • conversation
Oct. 9, 2023 • ~7 min

Loopholes wide enough to 'drive a diesel truck through' -- how to tell if a business is really net zero

We’re rarely aware of a company’s full environmental footprint.

Ian Thomson, Director of the Centre for Responsible Business, University of Birmingham • conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~7 min

Report: Facebook, Twitter Took Down Pro-US Influence Campaign
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Aug. 31, 2022 • ~6 min

Sustainable investment: is it worth the hype? Here's what you need to know

Environmental, social and governance investment funds claim to help save the planet and better society, but the reality is more complex.

Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School • conversation
June 10, 2022 • ~8 min

Sustainable investment: want a green place to start putting your money away? Here's what you need to know

Environmental, social and governance investment funds claim to help save the planet and better society, but the reality is more complex.

Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School • conversation
June 10, 2022 • ~8 min

Medical errors keep killing patients – but there are laws, incentives and mindset changes that could reduce the death toll

Mistakes at the hands of health care providers are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. And many of the blunders are a byproduct of the system.

Michael J. Saks, Regents Professor, Arizona State University • conversation
Oct. 12, 2021 • ~9 min

Amazon found destroying unsold stock – would better accounting practices help?

Financial accounts don't currently factor in environmental problems.

Lucy Wishart, Associate Lecturer, University of St Andrews • conversation
June 28, 2021 • ~7 min

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