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Why Climate Change Matters for Every Leader

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Another association, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), has been doing much the same, establishing a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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How to Set a Vision, Fast

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By November 2021, the task force was prepared to come to the board with a plan: Dubbed the Road Forward , it was an industry-wide pledge to reach net-zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050. “It It took us four or five months to get to the point where we were all OK with taking that to the board,” Willis said.

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Manufacturers Group Names Five Keys to Modernizing U.S. Infrastructure

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“They are the ones that have the real stories to tell about how this impacts their businesses and how this impacts their lives,” said Kate Wood, campaign director of AEM’s Infrastructure Vision 2050 initiative, which released the report.

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Alzheimer’s Association to Vote on Proposed Consolidation Plan

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By 2050, according to a recent study by the Alzheimer’s Association , 14.5 trillion by 2050. One thing is for certain: In the absence of a cure, more and more Americans will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Overall, the report estimates that total costs could hit $1.1

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Vinyl Groups Join Forces for Industrywide Sustainability Council

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Though it is a self-funded business council, the new group will have a governance structure and leadership separate from VI. “We All 11 associations are invited to join VBSC free of charge, and membership has been opened to their members and other companies associated with the industry as well.

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Old Members Are The Future!

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By 2050 over 25% of the population in the U.S. Given overall population growth, that represents more than 50 million new people 60 years or older in 2050 compared to now. will be 60 years or older according to government projections. That’s compared to about 18% today. Old people are the future.

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