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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: 11-2011
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GM claims landfill-free status for first U.S. assembly plant
Sustainability initiatives help ensure waste is reused. The plant also now generates $2 million annually in recycling revenue.
November 30, 2011, 9:57 AM PST | By Heather Clancy
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Stanford’s free global online classroom to expand next semester
Stanford professors opened two courses to the world in the fall 2011 semester, to great interest. Now the effort is being expanded, and will include courses on launching startups.
November 29, 2011, 1:38 PM PST | By Joe McKendrick
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Clean energy policy is political priority for Americans [survey]
When it comes to climate change beliefs — and opinions about government involvement — Democrats and Republicans might be closer than you think on some issues.
November 29, 2011, 5:33 AM PST | By Heather Clancy
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Can 10,000 hours of practice make a genius?
Does 10,000 hours of practice make one the master of any chosen pursuit? The theory finally gets put to the test.
November 28, 2011, 6:44 PM PST | By Joe McKendrick
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Paper goods, appliances get green ’seal’
The Good Housekeeping consumer seal has been extended in six categories to consider environmental criteria such as toxicity, recycled content and energy consumption.
November 28, 2011, 3:27 PM PST | By Heather Clancy
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Make sustainable products easier to buy, shoppers say
Research finds that even consumers who don’t consider themselves particularly ‘green’ would welcome better product eco-labeling.
November 28, 2011, 4:29 AM PST | By Heather Clancy
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Massive greenhouse switches to biomass for heat [video]
Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntsville, N.C., is converting from natural gas to biomass thanks to funding from GM’s Chevrolet division.
November 25, 2011, 4:56 AM PST | By Heather Clancy
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Engaged employees = more effective corporate social responsibility
One tenet of successful corporate social responsibility programs is getting employees AND top management involved. Two reports provide tips on how businesses can get staff more engaged.
November 24, 2011, 4:00 AM PST | By Heather Clancy
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How Steve Jobs earned his MBWA degree (Management By Walking Around)
How a relatively simple best practice helped build one of the world’s most successful companies.
November 23, 2011, 8:02 AM PST | By Joe McKendrick
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Making sense of water consumption (Water Wednesday)
WaterSense-labeled irrigation controllers will be able to receive local weather data, cutting down on unnecessary watering.
November 23, 2011, 5:17 AM PST | By Heather Clancy