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Why online voting could lay the foundation for a greener economy
By Nahum Mann
To elect more climate-conscience candidates, we need to boost the youth vote – and online voting could be key

	Connected Planet McKibben, Monbiot and Figueres have huge clout on Twittersphere Earth Day Special: More than 100,000 Twitter feeds were analyzed to identify Twitter users with the most green street cred. By CK Staff

	Connected Planet Evaluating nonprofits If not overhead, then what? By Marc Gunther

	Connected Planet Roots & shoots Dame Jane Goodall engages with kids through her Roots & Shoots program, working to connect youth with nature and community. By Jane Goodall

	Connected Planet Has social media marketing gone too far? Youth identified as social media "influencers" are increasingly being recruited as the new marketing mules for major brands. By John Lorinc

	Connected Planet Drone journalism is coming, like it or not Unmanned aerial vehicles could be low-cost eyes in the sky for media, but there are social and safety implications. By Tyler Hamilton

	Connected Planet Will there be kitchens in 2050? How will smart home appliances contribute to health and sustainability in the future? By Naomi Lubick

	Connected Planet How smartphones can lead the fight against air pollution Small-scale air quality technology allows the public to make informed health decisions. By Prashant Kumar

	Connected Planet Tech savvy: Ecova A software company serves up sustainability management as a combo. By Stephen Lacey

	Connected Planet App watch: Bird Song ID Bird lovers will have to a wait a little longer for a Shazam-quality app. By CK Staff

	Connected Planet 12 reasons for climate optimism this holiday season A recap of this year's climate change progress. By Jonah Busch

	Connected Planet Precision agriculture poised for growth More food with less waste is on the horizon, thanks to sophisticated new data-driven farming technologies. By Kirsten Weir

	Connected Planet Map quest A new global "roadmap" shows where to put roads for maximum benefit and least cost to the Earth. By Bill Laurance

	Connected Planet Is the Internet helping or hurting the planet? OPINION: Digital technologies have huge potential for boosting global sustainability, but measuring impacts can be tricky. By Tyler Hamilton

	Connected Planet Are smart cities a bright idea for the Global South? A look at what makes a city "smart" and how they can exacerbate — rather than diminish — economic divides around the world. By Robert Muggah

	Connected Planet PODCAST: Who pollutes most? A new U.S. database shows surprising pollution trends across the country. By Lawrence MacDonald

	Connected Planet Making climate-friendly pallets palatable A crucial link in the global supply chain is going high-tech, but for Axios Mobile getting investors to notice isn’t easy. By Tyler Hamilton

	Connected Planet November 11, 2014 Chicago City Council approves the use of social impact bonds to expand early childhood education to over 2,500 students. By CK Staff

	Connected Planet Crowdfunding science: rewards and risks OPINION: More scientists are turning to "the crowd" to fund research efforts, but will this just enable more government cuts? By Tyler Hamilton

	Connected Planet Did Toronto just elect a green mayor? OPINION: With John Tory, Canada's largest city is exiting the environmental dark ages after four years of Rob Ford. By Tyler Hamilton

	Connected Planet Canadian group wins dot-eco rights Community-based environmental coalition backed Vancouver-based Big Room in bid to become world's exclusive dot-eco registry. By Tyler Hamilton

	Connected Planet Welcome to our new online home The new Corporateknights.com gives you more reasons than ever to bookmark us. By Tyler Hamilton

	Connected Planet Tech savvy: Local Motion A new company helps companies manage their fleets using the sharing economy. By Stephen Lacey

	Connected Planet Equity crowdfunding Proposed rules for Ontario could boost social finance. By CK Staff

	Connected Planet Why big data is going green Data centres are notorious energy hogs, but more are realizing that energy efficiency and profits go hand in hand. By Stephen Lacey

	Connected Planet Global forest watch A new tool aims to improve the monitoring of the world's forests. By CK Staff