Pope Francis under Attack: Accused of Sexual Abuse Cover-up
Allegations of sexual abuse cover-up have lately become the weapon of choice to attack the Catholic Church and Pope Francis. The problem with this weapon is that it too often relies on largely unfounded assumptions, of the “he says, she
Women Impakters: Art Edition
“Women Impakters” is a series highlighting emerging women leaders in various fields throughout Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. It is no secret that women are globally underrepresented, most notably in science and technology fields, but perhaps surprisingly,
The Role of Ecosystems in Achieving the SDGs
We are currently facing a critical point for the future of our planet. As our population continues to skyrocket, we are confronted with the daunting reality of impending food and water shortages, rising global temperatures, hunger, poverty, and a general
Is Breastfeeding an Act of Shame?
This late evening, When I was watching my mother reading a book on women, I started wondering how powerful mothers are? They go through a lot, right since a child is in their womb until a child turns into an
Trump on the Warpath: Attacking the Justice Department
(Updated 5 September 2018) Trump is on the warpath. Trump is cornered. Two catastrophic verdicts against his personal fix-it lawyer Michael Cohen (who has taken a plea deal) and his one-time campaign manager Manafort (who hasn’t) have made the news
VerdeGo Aero’s IDEP – Innovative Propulsion System for Innovative Mobility Solutions
VerdeGo Aero is a company from Florida working to bring innovative Urban Air Mobility solutions. Impakter has previously interviewed VerdeGo Aero’s Chief Operating Officer, Eric Bartsch, and now it is time to speak again with him as the company has
The Battle Over Infant Formula: Déjà Vu – How Russia Stole the Show
Forty years ago, the infant formula scandal exploded when pediatricians across the developing world reported it was killing babies because poor, undernourished women could not afford it. They found that the women diluted the formula with often unsanitary water and
The SDG That Is Slipping Away From Us
Stretch targets, by nature, are designed to spur action. One hugely critical target, however, is at risk of passing by unmet. This target is the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 8.7, a global goal which calls for effective measures to end forced
Investment in Climate-smart Agriculture: Why Do it Now
Investment in climate-smart agriculture offers, at this point in time, unique opportunities across the value chain to address the SDGs. This article explores the promise of impact-investing in agrifood, a crucial sector for sustainable development. Globally, agriculture and food — or
Europe Haters, Unite! Steve Bannon at Work in Europe
Steve Bannon is roaming Europe trying to unite nationalist populist parties, in preparation of the next European Parliament elections coming up in May 2019. Bannon is a man to watch: alt-right guru, former investment banker, former executive chairman of Breitbart