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Facebook steps up fight against climate misinformation - but critics say effort falls short
Kari Paul, The Guardian, 17 September 2021Facebook has announced new efforts to combat climate crisis misinformation on its platform, including by expanding its climate science centre to provide more reliable information, investing in organisations that fight misinformation, and launching a video series to highlight young climate advocates on Facebook and Instagram. But critics say...
corporate reputation
socio political environment
How 4IR technologies are enabling policy-making for a more sustainable and agile future
Stefanie Falconi & Rebecca King, World Economic Forum, 15 September 2021Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies (e.g. AI, biotechnology, and blockchain) are enabling policymakers with the data and insights to make complex decisions under uncertainty. According to the World Economic Forum, these emerging technologies allow governments to design the right policies to ensure a sustainable future. Together, the...
socio political environment
BHP sets ‘net-zero’ goals for suppliers as climate scrutiny grows
Nick Toscano, The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 September 2021BHP, the world's biggest mining company, has taken another step in the push to slash emissions across its global supply chain, with a new goal for suppliers and shippers to be carbon-neutral by 2050. In the latest sign of big emitters responding to the escalating pressure on climate change, BHP announced expansion of its existing goals to lower...
corporate responsibility
socio political environment
What young employees want from their employers
Erica Pandey, Axios, 14 September 2021Workers increasingly want their companies to think bigger than profits and speak up on social issues — and it's younger employees driving the trend. As the next generation enters the workforce, companies will have to devote even more time and resources to tackling systemic racism, income inequality and climate change. According to an...
socio political environment
Conscious capitalism or partisan profits? Why firms should not play sociopolitics
Aaron Poynton, Forbes, 14 September 2021In April, the US Major League Baseball announced moving the All-Star Game out of Atlanta to protest against changes in Georgia’s revised voting laws. In a survey following the announcement, only 39 per cent approved of the decision, with opinions strongly divided along political lines. One week later, the All-Star Game saw a 12 per cent decline...
advocacy
socio political environment
Why Xi Jinping is crushing private lives - and wealth
Peter Hartcher, The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 September 2021Why would China’s government bother to ban effeminate men from TV, as it did in a new regulation a couple of weeks ago? Broadcasters must “resolutely put an end to sissy men and other abnormal aesthetics”, said the TV regulator, employing an insulting vernacular which literally translates to “girlie guns”. China’s internet increasingly is...
socio political environment
New publication backed by Bill Gates will tackle climate change
Sara Fischer, Axios, 14 September 2021An energy coalition launched by Bill Gates is Cipher, a new publication dedicated to covering the climate crisis. The outlet promises to have complete editorial independence from its backer and will author a weekly newsletter and host a regular video series. Cipher's goal is to provide objective journalism from a global...
socio political environment
Buckle up, ‘The Great Resignation’ is heading Australia’s way
This Working Life Podcast, ABC, 13 September 2021In this episode of The Working Life, Aaron McEwan from global research and advisory firm Gartner, explains why the COVID-19 pandemic has led to what is being dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’ in the US, and how this shift in the workforce is about to hit Australia...
socio political environment
How “engagement” makes you vulnerable to manipulation and misinformation on social media
Fillipo Menczer, NiemanLab, 13 September 2021Social media algorithms rely heavily on behaviour to make ‘personalised’ decisions. In particular, they watch for content people respond to or “engage” with by liking, commenting, and sharing. However, research from NiemanLab concludes virtually all web technology platforms have a strong popularity bias. When applications are driven by cues...
socio political environment
Big tech’s big challenge
Future Tense Podcast, ABC, 12 September 2021This episode of the Future Tense podcast discusses proposed laws in the United States and Europe to curb the power and influence of big technology companies, and what it will mean for...
socio political environment