Cooperation between regulators and the car industry has led to a huge reduction in dangerous emissions – and we can expect further progress.
‘There are relatively fewer large-scale research-intensive industries for universities to partner with in Australia,’ says Glyn Davis, vice-chancellor, University of Melbourne.
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The plan is to devolve powers from Whitehall, giving local authorities more freedom and flexibility in the way they collect and spend money in their areas - but will it work?
Seeing behind the headlines on executive pay.
Richard Rutter
Many people consider capitalism the cause of climate change. Can leading thinkers in business and academia make business the primary means to tackle the climate crisis?
Bridging the gap. How to keep up with Dublin.
Alessandro Grussu
Instant reaction from academics as George Osborne delivers his post-election budget.
Business, environmental, trade union and social groups all see advantages in looking beyond high-emission industries such as coal-fired power.
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The Australian Climate Roundtable unites business, environmental and social groups in calling for a strong climate policy. This unprecedented show of unity might even break down Canberra’s climate stalemate.
It pays to get workforce more involved in management.
Jasminko Ibrakovic
The amount our workers produce has been stagnant for a while now, but there is a boost to be had in increasing labour force involvement in their jobs and the business.
Apple COO Tim Cook (L) stepped up into Steve Jobs’ (R) big shoes.
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Taking ultimate responsibility for your company’s actions hasn’t been a popular choice for bosses, but Jain and Fitscher have now set a strong example.
A digger maker and a banking giant have livened up the EU referendum debate this week. And they have marked out for David Cameron some tricky politics as Britain’s future in Europe comes to a head.