How to Decarcerate Jails and Prisons
The United States is a world leader in mass incarceration. Our prisons and jails are notoriously violent and inhumane. Millions of people are housed in often overcrowded, crumbling facilities, where health care and food standards are abysmal. We pour billions of dollars into this dysfunctional system—neglecting critical housing, health care, and education needs—and it doesn’t […]
How to Prepare for a Climate Disaster in Trump’s America
In your go bag, FEMA recommends packing three days’ worth of food and water, physical maps of local areas, a change of clothing, and copies of important documents. According to a checklist from the agency, these should include birth certificates, medical information, copies of your rental contract or home lease and insurance policies, car titles […]
How to make your balcony feel like a garden
Balconies can be a tough place for growing plants. They’re often small, and exposed to strong winds, hot sun, or overshadowed by walls and buildings. But with a bit of creativity and time they can still offer us a chance to connect with nature, grow our own food, and get our hands dirty. There are […]
How to stay safe during this weekend’s tornado outbreak
A severe weather/tornado outbreak is headed toward our area early Sunday morning with a risk for potentially strong tornadoes in the western half of the Upstate into Georgia. Here is a guide on how you and your family can stay best prepared if the worst were to happen.Understanding tornado terminologyThe National Weather Service has three […]
Nebraska authorities share tips on how to avoid deer on the roads
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – According to the Nebraska State Patrol, the peak for deer related crashes is during mating season, which is typically late October to early December. Officials are advising drivers to be extra cautious at dawn and at dusk, when deer appear the most. “I would guess a deer crash happens at least […]
The cyber safety video game teaching students how to stay safe online amid a rise in deepfake scams
In this Sydney classroom, year 5 students are playing a video game. With headsets on, they watch their screens intently. It isn’t the typical lesson taught in a primary school, but this game is different. Using real-life scams, the students are being shown how to spot online fraud. Students at Mosman Public School playing a […]
How To Protect Your Organization And Your People This Week
Supporters of US Presidential Candidate and former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg watch … [+] poll results as they come in on a large screen at Nashua Community College on February 11, 2020. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Leaders of every organization […]
How to rein in Russia’s shadow fleet – POLITICO
Last month delivered a frightening dose of reality: The tankers Hafnia Nile and Ceres I collided in Malaysian waters, resulting in blazes on both ships and a major hassle for the Malaysian authorities. The Hafnia Nile, sailing under the Singaporean flag, was operating legally, with some 300,000 barrels of naphtha on board. The Ceres I, […]
How to influence management to make safety and health changes
Navigating health and safety in the workplace can sometimes be very challenging. The challenge is not just in identifying what needs to change but in persuading management to embrace those changes. From my personal experience, influencing management on health and safety issues requires persistence, clear communication and strategic insights. I recall a particular instance when […]
here’s how to stay safe
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WSFA) – It has been another deadly summer on the Gulf Coast, with rip currents already claiming several lives. “It is a narrow channel of water that’s flowing away from shore,” Orange Beach Safety Division Chief Brett Lesinger explained. “So most water is coming on shore, this water will be moving away […]