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Environment

Follow the Data Podcast: Protecting 30% of the World’s Land and Ocean by 2030

June 26, 2025

As a Bloomberg Ocean Initiative partner and the winner of the 2024 Earthshot Prize in the ‘Revive Our Oceans’ category, the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People - also referred to as HAC - is turning words into action, engaging with governments around the world to officially protect 30% of our land and ocean by 2030.

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Arts

Follow the Data Podcast: Celebrating The Gates in Central Park and the Power of Public Art

February 21, 2025

20 years ago, the late Christo and Jeanne-Claude transformed Central Park with The Gates, a temporary public art installation featuring 7,503 saffron-colored gates adorned with free-flowing fabric. After being elected as Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg worked with the artists to bring their vision to life.

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Government Innovation

Follow the Data Podcast: In Defense of Democracy

November 27, 2024

Around the world, public leaders are confronting a growing distrust in government. In these divided times, a mayor’s work becomes increasingly important. As the governing body closest to their residents, they are often the ones left reminding their communities of what we have in common—and why those things are worth fighting for.

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Founder's Projects

Follow the Data Podcast: A Home for Arts and Culture in Lower Manhattan

October 4, 2024

Last year, the Perelman Performing Arts Center opened in New York City - the last major piece in the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Its opening marks a new chapter in the story of Lower Manhattan as a center of culture and creativity.

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Government Innovation

Follow the Data Podcast: A New Frontier for Local Government: Generative AI

July 22, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to transform local government. That’s why city officials everywhere are working to harness its promise—from redesigning infrastructure to reimagining emergency response—alongside managing its pitfalls.

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