Research an article (from a newspaper, magazine, internet site) of a current Sustainability (Environmental) story (the event must have occurred within the past six months). The story can be either positive or negative. Provide a recap of the article, identifying the critical points made by the author along with your main takeaways. Requirements for the paper include:Start your paper with a powerful opening sentenceAdd something unique from your perspectiveKeep the message simple; clarity is keyExplain what the article is aboutExplain why people should careProvide a powerful conclusionThe paper must also include a link to the article, or identify the source where the story appeared, the published date, the author, along with any other relevant information citing the source.Your "Sustainability News to Know" paper is to be no less than one full double-spaced page, but no more than two pages long. You are to use either 11 pt. or 12 pt. font and expected to use proper grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation

You work at a small startup company and recently began an informal competition among a few of your co-workers counting your daily steps. The program went well. It was a great team building exercise and others in your company seemed interested in participating. You decided that you wanted to turn this into a formal company-wide initiative.In your investigation you found information about other companies that not only had similar programs, but that they had fully developed wellness programs. Further, your investigation revealed the benefits for both employees and employers. For employees, you found that those who participate enjoy reduced healthcare costs and a sense of engagement in the workplace. The benefits to employers include things like reduced workers compensation claims, lower absenteeism and higher overall productivity.As a result, you determined that all could benefit from not just a ‘step’ program, but a formalized wellness program. You then distributed a very brief survey to determine the level of interest and what aspects of wellness your coworkers showed interest. You distributed a survey to all employees (30) and the results of your survey are displayed below:Would you participate in a wellness program?Rate your level of interest in the following wellness topics1 = least interested 5= very interestedWeight managementNutritionStress managementYes553Yes335No115Yes355No115Yes553No111Yes335No111Yes233Yes333Yes555No111Yes555Yes334No111Yes432Yes345At first glance it looks as though there is a strong interest in implementing a company-wide wellness program, but you also see a couple of other interesting things in the data. You have decided to use the data you have gathered and present it to senior management to persuade them that a wellness program will benefit everyone.You have decided the best way to approach senior management about your idea is through an executive summary. In your document you should include information you found in your initial investigation, such as cost savings and higher productivity levels at companies with wellness programs. It should also highlight the key findings of your research, as you realize senior management is very busy and will not be interested in a long detailed document.Write an introductory paragraph that includes the following:The three most interesting findings from your survey.Cite one external source that describes benefits of wellness programs for employers.Describe the data analysis techniques used to interpret your data.Be sure to include the method you used.Create an infographic that includes charts, graphs, or tables to display the three most interesting findings you mention above. Each graphic display should be accompanied by a brief text description of the data and why it is important. Also, include two relevant external sources.

Assignment: Client Presentation on Globalization: Part 1You are an economic consultant for XYZ Corporation who reports to the VP of Finance, Maria Horowitz. You learned that multiple departments of your company are collaborating to create a presentation for a prospective client that explains how XYZ Corporation can help them improve their business. Maria has been asked to present on several financial aspects of an organization. She asks you to develop the sections of the presentation for two topics: government intervention and globalization. The potential client, named Fourevr Enterprises, has stated they have a lack of understanding about governmental intervention and their business is projected to grow at a rate that has them concerned about factors such as externalities and market power. Additionally, Fourevr Enterprises has cited that they mostly operate domestically, both in terms of production and selling, because they are unfamiliar with and apprehensive to engage in globalization efforts.For this Assignment, identify a product or service offered by Fourevr Enterprises and the industry that defines it. Select one that is or potentially can be involved in international trade and globalization. Some suggestions are:Automobile or parts manufacturingPharmaceutical research and development (R&D) and manufacturingFinancial IndustriesSoftware developmentEntertainment/video gamesOil and gas exploration and productionSmall businesses involved in importing and/or exporting consumer productsMaria has developed an outline of questions she would like to have addressed for the presentation and has placed them in the presentation template. She has tasked you with addressing the questions and filling out the presentation template.In addition to responding to the prompts, you should include a cover slide, an Introduction to Fourevr Enterprises, and a References slide that includes all sources cited. Each content slide should also include detailed speaker’s notes that would be used to make the presentation to the leaders of Fourevr Enterprises. Use the presentation template provided to address the prompts.To prepare for this Assignment:Review this week’s Learning Resources; you may also want to review the characteristics of market structure from Week 4 to support your selection of a particular industry for Fourevr Enterprises.Refer to the Academic Writing Expectations for 1000-Level Courses as you compose your Assignment.BY DAY 7Submit the first part of your presentation, which involves a discussion of government regulations and policies associated with “market failure.” Be sure to include the following:Provide a brief introduction to Fourevr Enterprises, including type of business and industry and what types of products or services the company offers. (1 slide)Define market failure and identify at least two of the most common forms of market failure. Select examples consistent with Fourevr’s operations (e.g., pollution controls for an oil and gas company, labeling requirements for a pharmaceutical company, intellectual property protection for an entertainment company, provision of public services such as police or fire protection, or publicly funded training programs to help train skilled manufacturing workers). (1–2 slides)For each market failure identified, use graphs and economic models to explain the following (2–3 slides for each market failure):The reason for the market failureThe possible or potential effects of the failure on Fourevr’s operations (whether positive or negative)The role of government regulations/policy to correct each failure, and what effects those regulations might have on the company’s costs, revenues, and profits