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Heather Clancy
Heather Clancy
Contributing Editor
Heather Clancy has written for United Press International, ZDNet, Entrepreneur, Fortune Small Business, the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times. She holds a degree from McGill University. She is based in New Jersey.
Heather Clancy
I am fascinated about how businesses of all sizes can transform their operations through technology -- not just to make themselves more efficient, but to rise above their competitors. That's the theme for my two ZDNet blogs, Small Business Matters and Next-Gen Partner. For SmartPlanet, I'm focused on profiling inspirational and controversial business leaders who have great leadership lessons to share. I also write regularly and passionately about corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues for GreenBiz.com.
Occasionally, I will pop up at an industry conference in some sort of speaking capacity. In cases where an engagement involves a sponsor that may be covered in this blog, that fact will be disclosed in coverage as appropriate.
My corporate writing work usually consists of crafting research white papers about some aspect of technology or moderating Webcasts. In the event that my commentary (in written, audio or video form) mentions a company for which I have provided consulting advice, I will disclose that fact. However, there is no connection between these projects and topics that I cover in my blogs.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire Lambrecht
Contributing Editor, Cities
Claire Lambrecht is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has written for the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Guernica and CBS MoneyWatch. Previously, she served as a Fulbright ETA and Teach For America corps member. She holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Hawaii and is pursuing another from New York University.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Audrey Quinn
Audrey Quinn
Audrey Quinn is a multimedia science journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has corresponded for PRI's The World, Radiolab, Deutsche Welle's Living Planet, and a number of NPR affiliate stations. She also produces and hosts a podcast for the Mind Science Foundation. Previously, she performed neuroscience research at the University of Washington Autism Center and the Seattle VA Hospital.
Audrey Quinn
Audrey does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Archive: 07-2011
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FedEx delivers more fuel efficiency progress
The logistics and delivery giant increased its electric vehicle and hybrid electric fleet 20 percent in FY2011, reaching 410 vehicles.
July 31, 2011, 8:27 PM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Will carbon-free status give LG appliances an edge?
Company plans line of ‘CarbonFree’ products — including a television and washing machine — for release to the U.S. market early in 2012.
July 30, 2011, 3:11 PM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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National Science Foundation seeks to put innovators back in charge of startups
NSF launches ‘I-Corps,’ a network of industry experts that will help move new innovations from engineers, scientists and other creators to the market.
July 29, 2011, 10:20 PM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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Startups creating fewer jobs than before: study
In the 1990s, new establishments opened their doors with about 7.5 jobs on average, compared to 4.9 jobs today. Why?
July 28, 2011, 10:36 PM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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Sustainability update: UPS squeezes out more fuel consumption
Have you noticed how certain companies have stumbled a bit on their resource consumption improvements as their revenue has improved? Not so, UPS, which managed to cut the amount of fuel it uses...
July 28, 2011, 8:49 PM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Survey: America’s taste for organic food on the rise
Among those who prefer non-organic choices, price remains the primary driver of that preference.
July 28, 2011, 3:38 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Energy-in-a-box: More businesses try prime fuel cells
Fuel cells as a prime power source don’t make sense everywhere, but companies including Coca-Cola are investing in them. Some, such as Whole Food Markets, have even become repeat customers.
July 27, 2011, 2:32 PM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Water Wednesday: Smarter home irrigation technologies
Two new cloud-based applications offer homeowners and property managers the ability to adjust irrigation systems for plants, landscape characteristics and weather.
July 27, 2011, 3:17 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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New software spots exaggerated product reviews
Researchers from Cornell University have developed software which they claim can spot planted opinions on product review sites with 90% accuracy.
July 26, 2011, 9:56 PM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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Tennessee solar farm will power plant, serve R&D needs
Energy management company Schneider Electric switches on 1-megawatt array that can be configured for two different voltages.
July 26, 2011, 1:53 PM PDT | By Heather Clancy