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U.S. Non-Federal Climate Leaders Launch America is All In to Support Cutting Emissions in Half or More by 2030 and Put the Nation on Track to Net Zero by 2050To mark the United States’ return to the Paris Agreement, thousands of non-federal climate leaders launched America is All In, a coalition to drive a society-wide mobilization for bold climate ambition to uphold the country’s commitment to domestic and international climate action. Already the most expansive coalition of U.S. leaders ever assembled...
Press ReleaseGovernment Innovation
CityLab Global Cities Summit Unveils Speaker Lineup for March 1-3, 2021CityLab, the leading global summit organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute, announced its initial roster of speakers for this year’s event, taking place virtually March 1-3. CityLab is dedicated to exploring the most urgent issues faced by cities around the world and bringing together mayors, local leaders, and world-renowned...
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The ShedSince its debut in the spring of 2019, The Shed has rapidly become a fixture of New York’s cultural scene. As New York’s first center designed to commission, produce, and present all types of performing arts, visual arts, and popular culture, it is driven by experimentation, innovation, and collaboration. The Shed brings together leading artists wi...
BlogFounder's Projects
Follow the Data Podcast: Reducing the Student Debt Burden for Historically Black Medical School StudentsIn this episode, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and Dean of Morehouse School of Medicine, and Dr. James Hildreth, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College discuss what makes their students and school communities so special, the underlying factors contributing to health disparities in Black communities, and how Bloomberg Philanthropies'...
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Climate in 2020: A Year In ReviewBy Antha Williams, Global Head of Climate and Environment Programs at Bloomberg Philanthropies There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a transformative year which has forced us to examine the ways our systems and institutions must change in order to support a sustainable, justice-oriented society. This has been more pronounced than ever when it comes t...
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Plan a Virtual Culture Trip for this Holiday BreakVisits to museums and cultural landmarks traditionally provide a great escape from day-to-day routines or an opportunity for families to spend time together over the holidays. This year does not have to be an exception. Our free Bloomberg Connects app provides a digital passport to culture, making it easy to access and engage with many arts and cul...
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New network of sensors to tackle toxic air pollution across LondonHospitals, schools and businesses across London will be able monitor levels of air pollution in their local area, as the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launches a new network of sensors at key locations as part of his Breathe London air quality monitoring project.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Increasing the Number of Black Doctors in the U.S.The pandemic has been especially devastating for the Black community – which highlights the need for more Black doctors more than ever. Black communities are 4x more likely to have a shortage of physicians, and just 5% of practicing doctors are Black, even though Black patients have better health outcomes when treated by Black doctors.
Press ReleasePublic Health
Bloomberg American Health Summit Tackles Pressing Public Health Challenges Facing Country Amidst Preparation for COVID-19 Vaccine RolloutAs the public awaits distribution of much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccines amid a record-breaking surge of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, more than 30 of the nation’s leaders and innovators in infectious disease, public health, government, and nonprofit advocacy gathered for the virtual Bloomberg American Health Summit to share their...
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Follow the Data Podcast: Telling Stories for the Climate CuriousOn this episode, Dr. Wilkinson and Dr. Stokes join Antha Williams, who leads the Bloomberg Philanthropies global climate & environment program, and her 10-year-old daughter Azzie Williams, to discuss the opportunities and challenges COVID-19 response provides for a green recovery, the Biden-Harris administration’s climate agenda, and what’s giv...