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• Scotland takes brave approach to climate change

  Andrew Gaved Waste Management & Environmental

  In the U.S., the HVACR industry waits with bated breath to see what new President Donald Trump is going to do with regard to climate change policy — ​and what sort of restrictions he will put on the EPA. Meanwhile, across the Pond in the U.K., the Scottish government has shown a heartening amount of ambition for carbon cutting ​with its own draft climate change plan. In fact, the Scottish plan is so ambitious that it has thrown the spotlight on the U.K. Westminster government's own somewhat-more-conservative carbon cutting plans.

• Keep your home, family and loved ones a priority in your career

  Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  ​Most firefighters are gung-ho by nature. We run at 110 percent and thrive on the adrenaline. Even though we are committed as public servants, we need to reconsider taking that unnecessary, uncalculated and unwarranted risk that will endanger us and our lives. Plus, the stress that goes along with having a firefighter/EMS career can take its toll over time, or even immediately in some circumstances.

• Frozen fruit and vegetable market on the rise

  Bambi Majumdar Food & Beverage

  ​​A recent report by Market Rese​arch Future states that the global frozen fruits and vegetable market will grow at an annual rate of 5.34 percent and reach 751 million tons by 2027. Changing consumption patterns and busy schedules, as well as demand for newer flavors and ingredients have contributed to this growth. A rise in demand for convenience across the globe has pushed frozen fruits and vegetables right up the food ranks.

• Communicating risk for attention and action

  Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Communication is difficult, especially when we are dealing with uncertainties that matter. People need to know which uncertainties are most important, and what can be done to manage them effectively and proactively.

• Getting the most from your DMC partnership

  Deena Murray Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  You've been given the program of a lifetime — large budget, great group of attendees, a dream client, etc. But, and here is what keeps you up at night, it is at a destination where you have no experience. How will you pull this off in unfamiliar territory where you have no contacts?

• Which diet is the best, really?

  Amy Bertram Sports & Fitness

  ​How many times have you been asked that question? And how many times have you seen a promotion of the latest and greatest diet that is presumably the fail-safe way to lose weight and get healthy? And I think we have all seen that, ultimately, few people are successful with long-term weight loss.

• ​Hoteliers reap long-term gains by going green

  Donna Balancia Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  Ramp-up expenses can be costly, but hotels that "go green" can harvest rewards with new business and long-term financial gains. Going green has its advantages in the tourism world. Hotels that meet state green certifications derive benefits ranging from saving money to saving the environment. While there is no sweeping federal legislation that mandates hotels go green, many states have taken on their own government-implemented rules and guidance.

• The theory of language for ESL teachers

  Douglas Magrath Education

  ​ESL instructors need to understand how languages work to be better able to serve the student population. Language is what makes us human, and it's something no other creature has. Note the following: "Language is a mirror of mind in a deep and significant sense. It is a product of human intelligence, created anew in each individual by operations that lie far beyond the reach of will or consciousness."

• Will the new 340B drug rule survive under Trump?

  Dr. Abimbola Farinde Pharmaceutical

  For many Americans, the issue of rising prescription drug prices has been an ever-present topic of conversation lately. These costs have led to growing concern over the lack of access to some life-saving medication — the most recent being EpiPen.

• Are you making an impact?

  Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Do you sit in your cubicle hoping to get a promotion one day? Do you feel ignored, overwhelmed or just plain burned out? Maybe you're simply not making an impact. The impact you have in your organization will define how you are looked at — and whether you have a future there. It is not enough just to go in and punch a proverbial time clock to get ahead. There is more to life both in and out of the office. Both leaders and employees have an obligation not only to themselves, but also to those for whom they work.

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