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The article focuses on a study revealing that 2023, the hottest year on record, saw the most extreme wildfires globally, with findings indicating a dramatic increase in both the frequency and intensity of these fires over the past two decades, driven by climate change.

The article discusses according to the Biden-Harris Administration the issues of racial justice and equity have top priorities in a "whole of government" commitment to all Americans, and to African Americans and other people of color communities.

The article discusses the author's view on the social and economic impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's appointment. The author criticizes Trump's policies during his inauguration address which the author sees as destructive to the U.S. economy, and notes his failure to tackle the issue of divisiveness among all U.S. citizens. Furthermore, the author also questions the capacity of Trump to restore the country's greatness.

The article reports that the city council of Kahnawake Mohawk Territory in Quebec has voted in favor of holding a referendum for building a casino in the territory. The received vote is a result of a thorough market research which included studies on the economic impact, social impact and market feasibility of the casino. If the casino project receives positive voting in the referendum, the casino will be ready to commence by the year 2015. INSET: Showing love for Baby Trace.

The article reports on a collaboration between film director Chris Weitz and immigration reform advocate Jose Antonio Vargas which will result in the development of a video project called "Is This Alabama?," which is about the anti-immigration law in the state in 2012. It notes that the video project aims to showcase the law's social and economic impact. It indicates that under the law, schools are required to report their students' immigration status.

Examines the effects of the United States' baby boom generation and queries several professionals on what to expect as the generation moves into their retirement years. Social impact of the baby boom generation, noting the products introduced in the market because of them as well as the generation's impact on popular culture; Percentage of household budgets controlled by baby boomers; Discussion of life-expectancy and longevity; Speculation about retirees working or volunteering in retirement and the need for employment agencies specializing in placement of workers; Potential for communal living; Personal technology that could be introduced; Automobile purchases for the retirees; Impact of retirees on tourism industry; Discussion of products that will allow baby boomers to create their legacy for descendents. INSET: Boomers by the Numbers.

Reports that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering changes in food labels that will spell out nutrition information for the entire package, not just the misleading "serving sizes." View of the author that the move is designed to combat the growing problem of obesity in America; Discussion of serving sizes and if they are really meant for one individual; Economic impact of changing food labels to the food industry; Comments from Peter J. Pitts, the FDA's associate commissioner for external relations, regarding the supersizing of food; Other changes being considered by politicians and regulators to combat the epidemic of obesity.

Examines the impact of a new racetrack on the economic conditions of Kansas City, Kansas. Number of individuals attending National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (Nascar) races held at the new racetrack, suggesting growth in tourism industry; Subsequent development in and around the racetrack further increasing tourism in Kansas City; Cost to building the racetrack, which has been credited with revitalizing the economy of Kansas City and job creation; View that Nascar officials are moving away from small towns, in favor of cities where the economic impact of their events is explosive.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2015 Social Impact Investment Taskforce meeting in London, England. Topics discussed include the concept of social impact investing which involves investment that generates a financial return and achieves positive social outcomes and Australian advisory board on impact investing Rosemary Addis' session on expanding the design of social impact investing markets beyond the G8 countries.

The article reports on the partnership of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce in 2011, which aims to create an ultimate business showcase for business owners and create a positive social and economic impact in San Diego County, California.

The article discusses the economic and social impact of the Barnett Shale development, a natural gas reservoir beneath 18 north Texas counties. It is stated that Barnett Shale provided 55,385 jobs and $491 million in revenue for Texas in 2006. Fort Worth Citizens Against the Neighborhood Drilling Ordinance (FWCANDO) has expressed their concerns over the impact of drilling in the area. The author shares that even if prices are high, land purchase in Barnett Shale will be continuous.

This article examines the role of the government-relations experts at American universities. Universities used to be passive economic monoliths that generated billions of dollars for state and local economies. Since 2002, almost 90 percent of colleges and universities have commissioned one of their own faculty members or an outside consultant to do an economic-impact study and used the information to raise more governmental funding. Politicians reasoned that maybe tax payers should get more for their money and want universities to be actively involved in helping local communities. This is the job of the government-relations expert.

The article discusses the results of GSMA Intelligence's study "Sub-Saharan Africa Mobile Economy 2013," which examined the socio-economic impact of the mobile industry in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study showed that mobile contributed more than six percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the region. The mobile industry is predicted to grow more than eight percent by 2020.