#nonprofit trends for 2023

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If anyone can rally up a base, it’s Taylor Swift.

When sexually explicit, likely AI-generated, fake images of Swift circulated on social media this week, it galvanized her fans. Swifties found phrases and hashtags related to the images and flooded them with videos and photos of Swift performing. “Protect Taylor Swift” went viral, trending as Swifties spoke out against not just the Swift deepfakes, but all nonconsensual, explicit images made of women.

Swift, arguably the most famous woman in the world right now, has become the high-profile victim of an all-too-frequent form of harassment. She has yet to comment on the photos publicly, but her status gives her power to wield in a situation where so many women have been left with little recourse. Deepfake porn is becoming more common as generative artificial intelligence gets better: 113,000 deepfake videos were uploaded to the most popular porn websites in the first nine months of 2023, a significant increase to the 73,000 videos uploaded throughout 2022. In 2019, research from a startup found that 96 percent of deepfakes on the internet were pornographic.

The content is easy to find on search engines and social media, and has affected other female celebrities and teenagers. Yet, many people don’t understand the full extent of the problem or its impact. Swift, and the media mania around her, has the potential to change that.

“It does feel like this could be one of those trigger events” that could lead to legal and societal changes around nonconsensual deepfakes, says Sam Gregory, executive director of Witness, a nonprofit organization focused on using images and videos for protecting human rights. But Gregory says people still don’t understand how common deepfake porn is, and how harmful and violating it can be to victims.

If anything, this deepfake disaster is reminiscent of the 2014 iCloud leak that led to nude photos of celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton spreading online, prompting calls for greater protections on people's digital identities. Apple ultimately ramped up security features.

A handful of states have laws around nonconsensual deepfakes, and there are moves to ban it on the federal level, too. Rep. Joseph Morelle (D-New York) has introduced a bill in Congress that would make it illegal to create and share deepfake porn without a person’s consent. Another House bill from Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-New York) seeks to give legal recourse to victims of deepfake porn. Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-New Jersey), who in November introduced a bill that would require the labeling of AI content, used the viral Swift moment to draw attention to his efforts: “Whether the victim is Taylor Swift or any young person across our country—we need to establish safeguards to combat this alarming trend,” Kean said in a statement.

This isn’t the first time that Swift or Swifties have tried to hold platforms and people accountable. In 2017, Swift won a lawsuit she brought against a radio DJ who she claimed groped her during a meet-and-greet. She was awarded $1—the amount she sued for, and what her attorney Douglas Baldridge called a symbolic sum “the value of which is immeasurable to all women in this situation.”

Last fall, tens of thousands of people registered to vote after the superstar posted a link to Vote.org on Instagram. And in 2022, her fan base, so enraged after waiting hours to buy tickets to the Eras Tour only to be beaten out by bots, reignited conversation around antitrust issues with Ticketmaster and Live Nation’s mega-merger. A cringy Senate hearing followed, and an investigation into Live Nation’s agreements with venues and artists is ongoing.

Swift and her fans could advocate for legal changes at the federal level to pass. But their outrage could do something else: lead platforms to take notice. “When you have a really massive group of users saying this content is unacceptable in this very high-profile way, the power there is about what it says to the platform about what users will and won’t tolerate,” says Cailin O’Connor, a professor of philosophy at University of California, Irvine and coauthor of The Misinformation Age: How False Beliefs Spread. X did not respond to a request for comment on the images and its moderation efforts regarding deepfake porn. Elon Musk bought the site in 2022 and quickly gutted its moderation teams. Advertisers have also dropped off recently after Musk’s apparent endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

It’s not clear whether Swift will take on this issue. A representative for Swift did not respond to a request for comment for this story. Harassment of female celebrities is frequent and often brushed aside, but deepfakes are harming them and others without the same power. This could be a moment for Swift to use her powerful platform—or at least for her fans to push the issue before the public.

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In May 2023, the city of Phoenix began its project to clear and eliminate its largest homeless camp, known as The Zone, a refuge for hundreds of people. During the record-breaking heat of the summer of 2023, Phoenix cleared the camp, block by block. By the beginning of September 2023, just as the city was experiencing over 50 consecutive days of temperatures of 110 degrees Fahrenheit, the city cleared the block of the camp where most seniors and the elderly lived.

The trend of unhoused people moving from [the neighboring city of] Tempe into Phoenix has implications for Phoenix, which is under intense scrutiny for how it has handled its own growing homelessness crisis. Phoenix has been battling [...] lawsuits since 2022. [...] [One] was brought be the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, which alleges the city unlawfully cited people and threw away their belongings during encampment sweeps. The U.S. Department of Justice has also been investigating the Phoenix Police Department since 2021 over several issues, including its treatment of people experiencing homelessness. [...] “They say it’s not illegal to be homeless. But it totally is. There’s nowhere you can be homeless,” said [AD], a community organizer who hosts weekly picnics in Tempe for unhoused people. Others agreed. “It’s become kind of a police state for the homeless within the city,” said [KE], founder [...] of [a] homelessness nonprofit [...]. Both the River Bottom in Tempe and The Zone in Phoenix, two of the largest encampments in the region, have been or are currently being cleared out. Smaller encampments are also frequently broken up by police or private security [...].

Text excerpt from: Juliette Rihl. "Tempe's clearing of homeless camps has ripple effects for Phoenix, aid workers". The Arizona Republic. 11 July 2023.

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The city continued clearing Phoenix's largest homeless encampment known as "The Zone" on Friday morning [1 September 2023], in the aftermath of a severe storm that raged the night before. [...] This was the eighth block cleared [since May 2023] [...]. The block cleared was [...] where many elderly people lived. [...] [A] nonprofit organization providing supportive resources for seniors experiencing homelessness, is located along the same street. 'The Zone' was hit hard by Thursday night's monsoon storm. [...] [H]igh winds scattered some people's possessions. [...] At the start of August, around 700 people lived in and around The Zone [...].

Text excerpt from: Helen Rummel. "Eighth block of 'The Zone' homeless encampment in Phoenix cleared out after storm". The Arizona Republic. 1 September 2023. [Bold emphasis added by me.]

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As the city cleared another block late last week [September 2023], local activists gathered outside the barriers set up around it. [...] A man who goes by [Q] has been unhoused for roughly four years. [...] “It is kind of heartbreaking to see,” he said, watching city staffers pick through piles of belongings left behind. [...] Neighbors from different mutual aid groups set up folding tables just outside barriers on either side of the block. [NA] was among them. [...] He said they form relationships with the people living here. Most are elders, many people with disabilities that prevent them from working. “They’re dejected, they’re demoralized, they’re upset,” [NA] said. “These are homes that they’ve built for themselves that have taken some time, and resources that they’ve just had to come by because nobody’s providing them.” [...] [JS] said when people are moved, they often don’t stay sheltered. [...] “But a lot of people go into these [shelters] and then they’re hit with restrictions when they get there. They’re told one thing, and then they arrive, there’s a curfew, [...] they can’t have whatever. And then it’s: You either follow our rules right now, or you’re going out into the heat.” [...] [AM] watched the street sweep from behind the yellow tape. “Well, I think that this is a human rights violation,” [AM] said. “What I’m seeing is just a bunch of people being paid to dislocate people.” [AM] is a legal observer, volunteering with the National Lawyers Guild. [...] “They're being moved out of one street,” said [AM]. “But the reality is, they have nowhere to go."

Text by: Kirsten Dorman and Tori Gantz. "Another block in 'The Zone' is cleared, but the path forward for those living there is unclear'. Fronteras Desk. 7 September 2023. [Bold emphasis added by me.]

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depressing news for US people with mental health issues (depressingly unsurprising) - first part pasted below:

The rapid growth of the new 988 mental health hotline has been greeted with positive media coverage. As many people expected, calls, texts, and chats to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now renamed “988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline,” started climbing immediately with the launch of the 988 number in July of 2022. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the nonprofit that was given centralized control over the 988 system, Vibrant Emotional Health (VEH), have been releasing monthly updates on key metrics.

In April 2023, compared to April 2022, calls answered increased by 52%, chats by 90%, and texts by 1022%. The trend was heralded by federal Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to CNN: “Our nation’s transition to 988 moves us closer to better serving the crisis care needs of people across America. 988 is more than a number, it’s a message: we’re there for you.”

However, as previously reported by Mad in America, a percentage of people who contacted the former National Suicide Prevention Lifeline were subjected to geolocation tracing of their phone, computer, or mobile device. The Lifeline advertised itself as a place for confidential discussions about suicidal feelings but, according to its own policy, if a call-attendant believed a person might be at “imminent risk” of taking their own life in the next few hours, days, or week, the call-attendant was required to contact 911 or a Public Safety Answering Point to send out police and/or an ambulance to forcibly take the person to a psychiatric hospital.

Many Lifeline users described the experiences of betrayal, public exposure, police interactions, loss of freedoms, and forced psychiatric treatment as dangerous, harmful and traumatizing.

So, since the transition to 988, has anything changed? As contacts to 988 rise, how many people are getting forcibly subjected to these types of unexpected, unwanted interventions?

It appears detention numbers are climbing dramatically, too—even as VEH, SAMHSA, and many news outlets continue to obfuscate the facts publicly.

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Excerpt from this story from Canary Media:

One of the world’s dirtiest industries is beginning to embrace cleaner methods.

Most planned new steelmaking capacity will use lower-emissions electric arc furnace technology rather than the historically dominant but emissions-intensive basic oxygen furnaces, per a new report from the nonprofit Global Energy Monitor.

Steel is, quite literally, a pillar of our world. It props up skyscrapers, reinforces bridges, and is crucial to cars, planes, trains, and ships. It’s also incredibly dirty: As much as 11 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions come from the iron and steel industries.

The primary steelmaking process generally starts with producing iron in a superhot and extremely carbon-intensive coal-based blast furnace. The resulting iron is then typically put into a basic oxygen furnace, where it becomes steel.

But recent trends suggest that more-sustainable electric arc furnaces (EAF) are starting to replace basic oxygen furnaces, helping slash emissions. In 2023, nearly all newly announced steelmaking capacity — 93 percent — planned to use EAFs, per the Global Energy Monitor report.

As it stands, about 32 percent of global steelmaking happens in these lower-emissions electric furnaces, but that’s set to rise to more than 36 percent by the end of the decade as more EAFs come online and more oxygen furnaces retire, per the report. That growth rate nearly puts the industry on track to meet the International Energy Agency’s target for EAFs to make up 37 percent of steelmaking by 2030.

The picture is less clear for iron production, the step in the steelmaking process that is responsible for the vast majority of carbon emissions.

More than 90 percent of the world’s iron is still made in extremely dirty coal-based blast furnaces. The primary alternative to these furnaces, direct reduction iron (DRI), is beginning to gain ground. But coal-based blast furnace capacity is still being built faster than DRI capacity.

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A majority of  Asian Americans living in New York City have altered aspects of their lives to prevent being the target of an anti-Asian incident, according to a new study released Thursday. 

Three-quarters of Asian Americans in the city have adopted at least one “avoidance behavior,” which includes not taking public transit or speaking in their native tongue, the survey, conducted by nonprofit The Asian American Foundation, found. Younger Asian Americans tended to be more likely to say they adapted their behavior. 

“Younger Asian Americans — many have grown up here in the U.S. — have the language and the cultural skills to adapt and become ‘more mainstream.’ It’s what they feel like they need to do to avoid bullying in schools and other attacks,” said Norman Chen, the organization’s CEO. “In the short term, maybe that’s saving them from potential violence and attacks, but in the long run, reducing who they are. We need to find better solutions.” 

For the study, TAAF researchers surveyed 1,000 NYC-based Asian Americans, ages 16 and up, on the subject of public safety between Nov. 30 and Dec. 19, 2023. The surveys were conducted over the phone and online in English, Chinese, Korean and Bangla. 

Researchers found that during the time period, 36% of respondents feared being verbally or physically attacked due to their race, and 48% avoided going out late at night, with an even higher percentage of women reporting they do so. Forty-one percent of Asian American New Yorkers also refrained from taking public transit. 

“That has a huge effect on people’s mental health, on their livelihood and on their work,” Chen said. “It’s something very concerning.” 

The report also found that 17% of Asian Americans in New York City said they refrained from speaking their native tongue in public. 

“The fact we have to … be on guard all the time when we’re outside and hide our culture, hide our identity, and not speak the language that we perhaps want to speak — that’s a real step backwards for us in our community,” Chen said.  

According to the survey, public safety is the top issue for Asian American New Yorkers, with 78% of respondents saying it was either a “major problem” or “somewhat of a problem.” When asked about their experiences with anti-Asian hate incidents — defined as insults, harassments, threats or a physical attack — about half of survey respondents said they were targeted in 2023 due to their race or ethnicity. And 1 in 5 reported experiencing physical attacks or assaults in that year. However, this includes attacks that were not necessarily reported crimes. 

“The fact that people may perceive that this crisis has diminished really minimizes the truth that there’s just still rampant levels of anti-Asian hatred and violence still going on in the city,” Chen said. 

The TAAF report shows a departure from the dramatic downward trend seen in crime data against Asian Americans collected by the New York Police Department. In 2022, according to NYPD data, there were 82 hate crimes targeting Asian Americans, and  the next year, the number decreased by almost half, at 45. 

Sruthi Chandrasekaran, director of data & research at TAAF, said the disparities are likely due, in part, to the way in which the NYPD records crimes — which unlike incidents, require a high threshold to meet. The study may also have featured higher numbers because it was conducted in several languages, accessing more harder-to-reach populations like older New Yorkers, immigrants and first generation Asian Americans, she said. 

Additionally, many Asian Americans feel uncomfortable with reporting their experiences, Chandrasekaran said, noting that 54% of respondents did not report to “anyone at all.” 

“Asian Americans may also feel that what is happening to them is an isolated incident —  they may have felt more of an impetus to report during COVID because they were seeing and hearing and experiencing anti-Asian hate directed at them and others in their community,” Chandrasekaran said in an email. “With time, this issue has gotten less attention, which may lead people, including Asian Americans themselves, to think it is an isolated incident and may not warrant reporting.”

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Adapting to Changing Travel Trends: Maximizing Travel Experience

In recent years, there have been significant shifts in the travel trends. The once exclusive practice of tourism has evolved into a popular entertainment and tourism trend with affordable travel and a rich cultural heritage. The travel business has seen a significant transformation because to new technologies like digital platforms, which give visitors access to advice and recommendations from other travelers as well as locals.

For the past 5 years, here are some of the biggest travel trends in 2019 including the Regenerative Travel which are the challenges of sustainable tourism have drawn attention, which focuses on striking a balance between financial advantages and environmental and societal benefits. Secondly, the B-Leisure Trips which means leisure and business blends together became increasingly popular. While business travelers saw the in-flight experience as a means of leisure and time off, they also often viewed the airport as a nice place to work.

Micro-vacations, sometimes referred to as mini-vacations, have grown in popularity since 2019. These quick getaways provide travelers with instant happiness and relaxation, enabling them to make wonderful memories and depart with favorable impressions. The next one is the Insta-Holidays, travel planning in 2019 was greatly helped by Instagram, particularly for Gen Z travelers. Last but not the least travel trend for the past 5 years is the Wellness Travel, which describes travel experiences that seek to enhance and maintain health in a range of areas of human being, such as the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.

For the next and possible travel trends that we expected, the first one is the Home Swapping, is a more cost-effective option to booking expensive hotels or Airbnbs when travel expenses keep rising. The second one is the Eco Diving, the Reef-World Foundation, a UK marine ecology nonprofit, discovered in 2022 that 95% of divers desired to make reservations with sustainable operators but found it difficult to do so.

Sports Tourism, the Olympic and Paralympic Games serve as the main event of the 2024 sporting calendar. The fourth is the Coolcationing that the year 2023 is declared the hottest on record. Family vacations are especially well-suited to cooler weather.  The last possible travel trend for the next 5 years is the Gig-Tripping that for many years, the main attractions at retreats were athletes and wellness experts. Taylor Swift is the main reason for the more than 50% increase in destination concert business, according to Janel Carnero, travel advisor at Embark Beyond.

As a tourist in tourism industry, we should expect that we can have more technological and advanced travel trends that a tourist can surely enjoy now and in the future.

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A shrouded mannequin demonstrates the "laying in" ceremony at Recompose, a human composting facility in Seattle. Human composting, water cremation, and green burials are gaining traction as people seek to minimize their environmental impact in death. Photograph By Mat Hayward, Getty Images For Recompose

Rest In … Compost? These ‘Green Funerals’ Offer An Eco-Friendly Afterlife.

Traditional burial and cremation pollute the ground and emit carbon dioxide. People are looking for new options.

— By Allie Yang | February 24, 2023

You may have seen the headlines: Earlier this year, New York State became the sixth in the nation to legalize something called human composting. In 2022, Archbishop Desmond Tutu chose to be cremated not by flame, but by water, in a process called alkaline hydrolysis. In 2019, actor Luke Perry was buried in a “mushroom suit” made of cotton and seeded with mushroom spores. All were part of a push to make the afterlife more eco-friendly.

Death care has remained largely unchanged in the United States ever since embalming and burial became the de facto method as far back as the Civil War, says Caitlin Doughty, mortician and founder of death care advocacy nonprofit Order of the Good Death. Most people don’t even have access to other options: burials and cremation are the only methods that are legal in all 50 states.

Traditional burial methods harm the planet in various ways. Embalming slows the decay of a person’s body so that it’s presentable at a funeral—but after burial, the chemicals used for embalming leach into the ground. Caskets require enormous amounts of wood and metal, and cemeteries often build concrete vaults in the ground to protect them. Even cremation requires a lot of fuel, and generates millions of tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year.

Now, however, a variety of theoretically more sustainable death care alternatives are increasingly being offered around the country. Here’s what you need to know.

Green or Natural Burial

Green burials have been used as long as humans have been burying bodies. Both Native American and Jewish communities traditionally use green burials. But in recent generations, they have fallen out of fashion as people opted for more elaborate burials. Green or “simple” burials became more commonly used for the poor and wards of the state.

These are generally defined as burials using materials that are both nontoxic and biodegradable. In a typical green burial, the deceased is dressed in a 100 percent cotton shroud and buried in a plain pine box.

In some cases people choose to “become” a tree in death by having a tree planted over their plot. (However, the tree burial pods that kicked off this trend—in which bodies are wrapped in an egg-shaped pod that supposedly feeds the roots of a young tree—are not available for commercial use and it’s unclear if they are even viable.)

Almost every cemetery in the U.S. has an area reserved for green, or “simple” burials, according to Ed Bixby, president of the Green Burial Council (GBC), which helps educate and certify burial grounds meeting sustainability standards. On some burial properties, plots are marked via GPS and a natural stone marker—otherwise, the area is left to grow wild, becoming less like a cemetery and more like a nature preserve full of life.

Most families who choose natural burial also forgo embalming, often seeing the process as overly invasive, when refrigeration alone adequately preserves the body. Others opt for gentler embalming fluids made without formaldehyde, which are becoming increasingly available.

Adeline O'Keefe from The Natural Death Centre poses for photographs with a bamboo coffin in Clissold Park, London. The organization is one of many around the world working to help bring death care closer to families and arrange for environmentally-friendly funerals. Photograph By Abbie Trayler-Smith, The Guardian/Eyevine/Redux

But could these simple burials contribute to the spread of disease or pollution of the land? The data from existing research on traditional cemeteries “doesn't indicate that bodies are dangerous in and of themselves,” says Lee Webster, director of New Hampshire Funeral Resources and Education and former director of GBC, adding that vaults, chemicals, and non-organic containers used in traditional burial do contribute to pollution.

Further, the WHO has found “no evidence that corpses pose a risk of epidemic disease—most agents do not survive long in the human body after death.”

Still, it’s unclear if some of the newer variations of green burials are effective. For example, the brand responsible for Luke Perry’s mushroom suit claimed it would neutralize toxins and give nutrients back to the earth. Years earlier, however, the suit’s maker had hired mortician Melissa Unfred to study the suit—Unfred found there was no evidence the suit had any real effect.

Water Cremation

One cremation creates an average of 534 pounds of carbon dioxide, one scientist told Nat Geo in 2016. Toxins from embalming fluid and nonorganic implants like pacemakers or tooth fillings also go up in smoke. Water cremation—also known as aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis—produces the same result with significantly less environmental impact and for some, a spiritual benefit.

Native Hawaiians practiced a form of water cremation for thousands of years. They would use heated volcanic water to break down the bodies of their loved ones, says Dean Fisher, water cremation consultant and former director of Mayo Clinic’s donated body program. Then they would bury the remaining bones, where they believed the soul’s spiritual essence was stored.

The tradition has fallen out of practice in recent years—but in July 2022 Hawaii legalized water cremation, putting the tradition back within reach.

Water cremation machines work by pumping a heated alkaline fluid around a body for four to six hours, exponentially accelerating the natural decomposition process. Bodies can be embalmed or unembalmed and dressed in any material that is 100 percent natural. After the body breaks down, only bones and non-organic implants remain. The bones are dried, crushed, and returned to the family.

The only byproduct of water cremation is nontoxic, sterile water that can be recycled into the local water supply—270 gallons of it, or slightly less than what the average American household uses in a day. There are no emissions into the ground or air.

But water cremation does have its drawbacks. For one, traditional cremations are more readily available, faster, and usually less expensive. Water cremation also requires energy to heat the water and run the pump, although a Dutch study from 2011 showed that’s only 10 percent of the energy used in flame cremation.

Further, some critics of water cremation argue it is immoral or disrespectful to the deceased, akin to flushing your loved one down the drain. However, advocates counter that water cremation simply accelerates the natural decomposition process and is no different from the blood from routine embalming that also goes through water treatment to be neutralized.

Either way, water cremation appears to be gaining steam in the U.S. It is currently legal in 28 states—and 15 of them approved it within the last decade.

Human Composting

Human composting turns bodily remains to soil through a highly controlled process—very different from food composting that can be done in your backyard. In a sealed container, a body is cocooned in a mix of natural materials like wood chips and straw. Over a month or more, the vessel heats up from active microbes that start to break the body down. Fans blow oxygen into the container, which is regularly rotated to reactivate the microbes.

After 30 to 50 days, bone and any non-organic matter are taken out. The bones are then ground down and returned to the material. It takes another few weeks to “cure,” as microbes finish their work and the soil dries out. The end result is a cubic yard of compost that families can use or donate to environmental causes.

There are environmental costs to human composting, also called natural organic reduction (NOR). Fuel is needed to transport elements like wood chips, and electricity is used to power air pumps, fans, and the vessel rotation.

“We’re just getting started as a company tightening [those elements] up,” says Katrina Spade, founder of Recompose, the first NOR facility in the country located in Seattle, Washington. Still, she says the company’s own assessment of the process showed just over a metric ton of carbon savings per person over traditional cremation or burial.

Human composting is rare. It’s only legal in six states—most recently in New York in January. But a Massachusetts lawmaker has also proposed a bill to allow human composting, and advocates like Spade believe that a number of states will legalize it in 2023.

But even if you’re not interested in an eco-friendly afterlife, advocates say that these burial alternatives come with another advantage: Families can be more involved in the death care of their loved ones, from bathing and dressing them at home to lowering their body into the grave if they choose a green burial.

“It's not required. But it's always encouraged to do what you can, if you wish,” Bixby says, adding that most families embrace being part of the process. “You'll watch them go through the gamut of emotions… then when they're done, they'll have this genuinely serene smile on their face. They found a greater sense of acceptance of that passing through the process.”

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The Importance of Being “Top of the Game” as a Non-Profit

In today’s rapidly evolving world, non-profit organisations (NPOs) aren’t just competing for funding—they’re vying for attention, trust, and impact in a crowded social landscape. To thrive, NPOs must adopt a mindset of excellence and innovation. Being “top of the game” is no longer optional; it’s essential. Here's why—and how—you can get there.

Why Being Top of the Game Matters

1. Trust Builds Impact

A 2023 study by Edelman Trust Barometer revealed that 60% of donors prioritise transparency and accountability when deciding which non-profits to support. If your organisation doesn’t present itself as professional and well-managed, you risk losing donor confidence.

2. The Competition is Fierce

There are over 10 million NPOs worldwide, with thousands operating in similar causes. Standing out requires more than a compelling mission. It requires demonstrating efficiency, innovation, and a track record of measurable success.

3. Adaptability is Survival

Between 2020 and 2023, non-profits that adopted digital tools for fundraising and engagement reported a 20% increase in donor retention, according to NonProfit PRO. Staying relevant means staying ahead of technological and societal trends.

How to Stay on Top of the Game

1. Embrace Data-Driven Decision-Making

Stop relying solely on intuition. Tools like donor analytics and program impact assessments can help you allocate resources wisely. For instance, organisations that use donor segmentation techniques see an average revenue increase of 15%.

2. Build Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Your finance, program, and marketing teams should work as a single well-oiled machine. Non-profits with high collaboration rates are 40% more likely to meet their annual goals, according to Stanford Social Innovation Review.

3. Invest in Leadership Development

A strong leader inspires teams, builds trust with stakeholders, and navigates crises effectively. Yet, a survey by BoardSource revealed that 50% of NPO leaders feel unprepared for their roles. Continuous leadership training is a must.

4. Use Technology as a Force Multiplier

Whether it’s automating donor communications or leveraging AI for impact reporting, tech is your secret weapon. Digital-first non-profits grew 3x faster in 2022 than their offline counterparts, per Classy’s Annual Report.

5. Stay Mission-Focused Yet Flexible

Your mission is your North Star, but the strategies to achieve it should evolve. Look at how many organisations pivoted successfully during the pandemic, finding new ways to deliver their services virtually.

What’s in it for You?

By being “top of the game,” your non-profit can:

Attract more funding: Grantmakers want to see a return on their investment.

Engage a broader audience: Young, tech-savvy donors are drawn to organisations that speak their language.

Maximise impact: When you run efficiently, your beneficiaries get the best of what you have to offer.

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Cryochambers Market : Technology Advancements, Industry Insights, Trends And Forecast 2033

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Market Size - The cryochambers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.70 billion in 2023 to $7.30 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to research and development initiatives, sports and fitness industry adoption, rise in cryotherapy, demand for non-invasive therapies, and adoption in the sports and fitness industry.

The cryochambers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.46 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%.  The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion into new markets, regulatory support and standards, expansion of applications in the medical field, increasing demand in sectors like healthcare, automotive, and consumer electronics, economic growth. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI and IoT, hybrid cryotherapy solutions, medical integration and validation, sustainable practices, focus on user experience, partnerships and collaborations.

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Market Drivers - The increasing number of sports and fitness injuries are expected to propel the growth of the cryochambers market going forward. Sports and fitness injuries refer to physical injuries or conditions resulting from participating in sports activities or fitness exercises. Sports and fitness injuries are rising due to intense training, lack of conditioning, improper technique, equipment issues, and environmental conditions. Athletes and sports professionals commonly use cryotherapy in their rehabilitation programs to help recover from injuries and enhance recovery after intense training sessions or competitions. Cryochamber sessions may help athletes recover more quickly from sports-related injuries such as strains, sprains, and muscle soreness, allowing them to return to training and competition sooner. For instance, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), a US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health and safety across various sectors, the number of people treated in emergency departments for injuries involving sports and recreational equipment was 3.6 million in 2022, an increase of 12% from 2021. Therefore, increasing sports and fitness injuries is driving the growth of the cryochambers market.

Market Trends - Major companies operating in the cryotherapy market are developing innovative disposable cryocare devices, such as the Isolis cryoprobe, to freeze and destroy tissue targets precisely. Isolis cryoprobeis is a disposable device intended for single use or has a limited lifespan before being discarded. For instance, in May 2023, Varian Medical Systems, a US-based medical device company, launched the Isolis cryoprobe, a single-use, disposable device designed for cryoCare systems to improve procedural efficiency and precision for cryoablation. The new Isolis cryoprobe gives the interventional radiologist greater control and features that improve predictability, accuracy, and efficiency. It has a small 2.1mm/14-gauge shaft and a sharp probe tip for easy and precise installation. Isolis is the first cryoprobe to provide possible integration with Siemens Healthineers' myNeedle Laser guidance system. It is intended for use in a variety of surgical procedures, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, oncology, neurology, dermatology, ENT, proctology, pulmonary surgery, and thoracic surgery, and allows for the freezing and ablation of tissues at extremely low temperatures.

The cryochambers market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Type: Individual Units Or Cryosauna, Multiple Person Units Or Cryochambers 2) By Therapy: Cryosurgery, Icepack Therapy, Chamber Therapy 3) By Application: Fitness Center And Beauty Spa, Cryotherapy Centers, Sports Clubs, Athletes Associations

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Regional Insights - North America was the largest region in the cryochambers market in 2023. The regions covered in the cryochambers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Key Companies - Major companies operating in the cryochambers market are Medtronic plc, Stryker Corporation, Air Products And Chemicals, Boston Scientific Corporation, Steris plc, CooperSurgical Inc., DJO LLC, Novotech, Zimmer MedizinSysteme, Pregna International Limited, METRUM CRYOFLEX Sp. z o.o., Mectronic Medicale S.r.l., CryoConcepts LP., Cortex Technology, CryoAction, KrioSystem, JUKA, Impact Cryotherapy, Cryosense, Advanced Monitors Corporation, Brymill Cryogenic Systems, Wallach Surgical Devices, Cryoswiss GmbH, CryoBuilt Inc., CRYO Science, C A Manufacturing Sp zoo, Cryoalfa

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Global Flax Seeds Market Analysis 2024: Size Forecast and Growth Prospects

The flax seeds global market report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides comprehensive market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitor market share, detailed segments, trends, and opportunities. This report offers an in-depth analysis of current and future industry scenarios, delivering a complete perspective for thriving in the industrial automation software market.

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Market Size - The flax seeds market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.78 billion in 2023 to $0.90 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in governmental and institutional support, rise in vegan and vegetarian diets, growth in health-conscious consumer behavior, rise in organic food consumption, and growth in the number of flax seed-based products.

The flax seeds market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.56 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for plant-based foods, growing e-commerce platforms, rising popularity of super foods, rising popularity of super foods, and rising global demand for functional food. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, functional foods, dietary supplements, plant-based diets, and superfoods.

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Flax Seeds Market Overview

Market Drivers - The rising demand for plant-based foods is expected to propel the growth of the flax seeds market going forward. Plant-based foods are derived from plants such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes and are chosen for their nutritional value and eco-friendly benefits. The demand for plant-based foods is driven by health consciousness, environmental concerns, and ethical considerations as consumers increasingly seek healthier, more sustainable, and cruelty-free dietary options. Flax seeds can be seamlessly integrated into various plant-based dishes such as smoothies, baked goods, salads, and dressings, enhancing their nutritional content and making them a favorite ingredient for many plant-based recipes. For instance, in April 2023, according to The Good Food Institute, a US-based nonprofit organization promoting plant- and cell-based products, the US retail market for plant-based foods sales increased from $7.4 billion in 2021 to $8 billion by 2022. Therefore, the rising demand for plant-based foods is driving the growth of the flax seeds market.

Market Trends - Major companies operating in the flax seeds market are focused on developing innovative products, such as flex sheet milk, to improve heart health and soothe digestive ailments. Flaxseed milk is a plant-based alternative made from flax seeds, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and other nutrients. For instance, in April 2022, Malibu Mylk, a US-based non-dairy beverage company, launched Flax Mylk, the world’s first high-fiber milk made from whole, organic flaxseeds. This pioneering non-dairy milk, available in 700 US grocery stores and online, uniquely utilizes whole flaxseeds without straining, thus retaining the full nutritional benefits. This milk is rich in fiber and vegan omega-3 fatty acids, flax mylk is believed to provide health benefits such as reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol, and supporting digestion. It is allergen-friendly, devoid of gums, oils, and synthetic vitamins, and is naturally sweetened with dates.

The flax seeds market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Type: Whole Flax Seed, Flax Seed Powder, Flax Seed Oil, Other Types 2) By Distribution Channel: Business To Business, Business To Consumers 3) By Nature: Organic, Conventional 4) By End Use: Food And Beverage Industry, Nutraceuticals, Animal feed, Retail Or Households, Industrials

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Key Companies - Major companies operating in the flax seeds market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, WinCo Foods LLC, Glanbia plc, KRBL Limited, Grain Millers Inc., Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc., Linwoods Health Foods Ltd., Healthy Food Ingredients LLC, AgMotion Specialty Grains Inc., Bioriginal Food & Science Corp, Shape Foods Inc., Healthy Oilseeds LLC, Pragati Agribiz Pvt Ltd., TA Foods Limited, CanMar Grain Products Ltd., Simosis International Inc., BTL Herbs and Spices Pvt Ltd., Eastmade Spices and Herbs Pvt Ltd., Gingerly Naturals Pvt Ltd., Global Resource Direct LLC, Satva Industries Pvt Ltd., Waltanna Farms Pty Ltd., Paragon Flax LLC

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In 2023, the fast-fashion giant Shein was everywhere. Crisscrossing the globe, airplanes ferried small packages of its ultra-cheap clothing from thousands of suppliers to tens of millions of customer mailboxes in 150 countries. Influencers’ “#sheinhaul” videos advertised the company’s trendy styles on social media, garnering billions of views.

At every step, data was created, collected, and analyzed. To manage all this information, the fast fashion industry has begun embracing emerging AI technologies. Shein uses proprietary machine-learning applications — essentially, pattern-identification algorithms — to measure customer preferences in real time and predict demand, which it then services with an ultra-fast supply chain.

As AI makes the business of churning out affordable, on-trend clothing faster than ever, Shein is among the brands under increasing pressure to become more sustainable, too. The company has pledged to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 25 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050.

But climate advocates and researchers say the company’s lightning-fast manufacturing practices and online-only business model are inherently emissions-heavy — and that the use of AI software to catalyze these operations could be cranking up its emissions. Those concerns were amplified by Shein’s third annual sustainability report, released late last month, which showed the company nearly doubled its carbon dioxide emissions between 2022 and 2023.

“AI enables fast fashion to become the ultra-fast fashion industry, Shein and Temu being the fore-leaders of this,” said Sage Lenier, the executive director of Sustainable and Just Future, a climate nonprofit. “They quite literally could not exist without AI.” (Temu is a rapidly rising ecommerce titan, with a marketplace of goods that rival Shein’s in variety, price, and sales.)

In the 12 years since Shein was founded, it has become known for its uniquely prolific manufacturing, which reportedly generated over $30 billion of revenue for the company in 2023. Although estimates vary, a new Shein design may take as little as 10 days to become a garment, and up to 10,000 items are added to the site each day. The company reportedly offers as many as 600,000 items for sale at any given time with an average price tag of roughly $10. (Shein declined to confirm or deny these reported numbers.) One market analysis found that 44 percent of Gen Zers in the United States buy at least one item from Shein every month.

That scale translates into massive environmental impacts. According to the company’s sustainability report, Shein emitted 16.7 million total metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2023 — more than what four coal power plants spew out in a year. The company has also come under fire for textile waste, high levels of microplastic pollution, and exploitative labor practices. According to the report, polyester — a synthetic textile known for shedding microplastics into the environment — makes up 76 percent of its total fabrics, and only 6 percent of that polyester is recycled.

And a recent investigation found that factory workers at Shein suppliers regularly work 75-hour weeks, over a year after the company pledged to improve working conditions within its supply chain. Although Shein’s sustainability report indicates that labor conditions are improving, it also shows that in third-party audits of over 3,000 suppliers and subcontractors, 71 percent received a score of C or lower on the company’s grade scale of A to E — mediocre at best.

Machine learning plays an important role in Shein’s business model. Although Peter Pernot-Day, Shein’s head of global strategy and corporate affairs, told Business Insider last August that AI was not central to its operations, he indicated otherwise during a presentation at a retail conference at the beginning of this year.

“We are using machine-learning technologies to accurately predict demand in a way that we think is cutting edge,” he said. Pernot-Day told the audience that all of Shein’s 5,400 suppliers have access to an AI software platform that gives them updates on customer preferences, and they change what they’re producing to match it in real time.

“This means we can produce very few copies of each garment,” he said. “It means we waste very little and have very little inventory waste.” On average, the company says it stocks between 100 to 200 copies of each item — a stark contrast with more conventional fast-fashion brands, which typically produce thousands of each item per season, and try to anticipate trends months in advance. Shein calls its model “on-demand,” while a technology analyst who spoke to Vox in 2021 called it “real-time” retail.

At the conference, Pernot-Day also indicated that the technology helps the company pick up on “micro trends” that customers want to wear. “We can detect that, and we can act on that in a way that I think we’ve really pioneered,” he said. A designer who filed a recent class action lawsuit in a New York District Court alleges that the company’s AI market analysis tools are used in an “industrial-scale scheme of systematic, digital copyright infringement of the work of small designers and artists,” that scrapes designs off the internet and sends them directly to factories for production.

In an emailed statement to Grist, a Shein spokesperson reiterated Peter Pernot-Day’s assertion that technology allows the company to reduce waste and increase efficiency and suggested that the company’s increased emissions in 2023 were attributable to booming business. “We do not see growth as antithetical to sustainability,” the spokesperson said.

An analysis of Shein’s sustainability report by the Business of Fashion, a trade publication, found that last year, the company’s emissions rose at almost double the rate of its revenue — making Shein the highest-emitting company in the fashion industry. By comparison, Zara’s emissions rose half as much as its revenue. For other industry titans, such as H&M and Nike, sales grew while emissions fell from the year before.

Shein’s emissions are especially high because of its reliance on air shipping, said Sheng Lu, a professor of fashion and apparel studies at the University of Delaware. “AI has wide applications in the fashion industry. It’s not necessarily that AI is bad,” Lu said. “The problem is the essence of Shein’s particular business model.”

Other major brands ship items overseas in bulk, prefer ocean shipping for its lower cost, and have suppliers and warehouses in a large number of countries, which cuts down on the distances that items need to travel to consumers.

According to the company’s sustainability report, 38 percent of Shein’s climate footprint comes from transportation between its facilities and to customers, and another 61 percent come from other parts of its supply chain. Although the company is based in Singapore and has suppliers in a handful of countries, the majority of its garments are produced in China and are mailed out by air in individually addressed packages to customers. In July, the company sent about 900,000 of these to the US every day.

Shein’s spokesperson told Grist that the company is developing a decarbonization road map to address the footprint of its supply chain. Recently, the company has increased the amount of inventory it stores in US warehouses, allowing it to offer American customers quicker delivery times, and increased its use of cargo ships, which are more carbon-efficient than cargo planes.

“Controlling the carbon emissions in the fashion industry is a really complex process,” Lu said, adding that many brands use AI to make their operations more efficient. “It really depends on how you use AI.”

There is research that indicates using certain AI technologies could help companies become more sustainable. “It’s the missing piece,” said Shahriar Akter, an associate dean of business and law at the University of Wollongong in Australia. In May, Akter and his colleagues published a study finding that when fast-fashion suppliers used AI data management software to comply with big brands’ sustainability goals, those companies were more profitable and emitted less. A key use of this technology, Atker says, is to closely monitor environmental impacts, such as pollution and emissions. “This kind of tracking was not available before AI-based tools,” he said.

Shein told Grist it does not use machine-learning data management software to track emissions, which is one of the uses of AI included in Akter’s study. But the company’s much-touted usage of machine-learning software to predict demand and reduce waste is another of the uses of AI included in the research.

Regardless, the company has a long way to go before meeting its goals. Grist calculated that the emissions Shein reportedly saved in 2023 — with measures such as providing its suppliers with solar panels and opting for ocean shipping — amounted to about 3 percent of the company’s total carbon emissions for the year.

Lenier, from Sustainable and Just Future, believes there is no ethical use of AI in the fast-fashion industry. She said that the largely unregulated technology allows brands to intensify their harmful impacts on workers and the environment. “The folks who work in fast-fashion factories are now under an incredible amount of pressure to turn out even more, even faster,” she said.

Lenier and Lu both believe that the key to a more sustainable fashion industry is convincing customers to buy less. Lu said if companies use AI to boost their sales without changing their unsustainable practices, their climate footprints will also grow accordingly. “It’s the overall effect of being able to offer more market-popular items and encourage consumers to purchase more than in the past,” he said. “Of course, the overall carbon impact will be higher.”

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"Wealth inequality.

There is little that leaves people as pissed off and frustrated as the feeling that no matter how hard they work, they can’t ever seem to get ahead. And this feeling has been slowly festering since the 1980s, when Ronald Reagan and his cadre of supply-side economists launched the first salvos in what would become the great fucking-over of the American middle and working classes.

The frustration was evident in something two very different women in two very different states told me on the very same day in 2022 for a story on how America spends hundreds of billions of dollars a year subsidizing retirement plans mostly for rich people: “I’m going to have to work until I die.”

The great fucking-over commenced with President Reagan’s gutting of unions and the wealth-friendly tax cuts he signed into law in 1981 and 1986. The trend continued with George W. Bush’s tax cuts in 2001 and 2003, and culminated with the Trump tax cuts of 2017—which, like all of those other Republican initiatives, failed to generate the degreee of growth and prosperity the supply-siders promised. They did, however, make the rich richer as wages stagnated and the middle class shriveled.

We talk a lot about income inequality, but wealth and income are different beasts. Income is what pays your bills. Wealth is your security—and in that regard, most American families are just not feeling sufficiently secure.

In January 1981, when Reagan took office, the households of the Middle 40—that’s the 50th to 90th wealth percentiles—held a collective 31.5 percent of the nation’s wealth. Fast-forward to January 2022: Their share of the pie had dwindled to 25.7 percent, even as the combined wealth of the richest 0.01 percent of households soared from less than 3 percent of the total to 11 percent.

Put another way, 18,300 US households—a tiny fraction—now control more than a tenth of the nation’s wealth.

And what of the bottom 50 percent? How have they fared over the past four decades or so? When Reagan came in, their average household wealth was a paltry $944. (All figures are in 2023 dollars.) Today they have even less—just $659 on average, according to projections from Real Time Inequality, a site based on data from the Berkeley economists Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman. All told, those 92.2 million households now hold less than 0.05 percent of the nation’s wealth—which rounds down to zero. In short, half of the people living in the richest nation on the planet have no wealth at all.

They’re not doing so hot income-wise, either. In September, the Congressional Budget Office reported that average income of the highest-earning 1 percent of taxpayers in 2021 was more than $3.1 million, or 42 times the average income of households in the bottom 90 percent, according to the nonprofit Americans for Tax Fairness. That’s the most skewed income distribution since CBO began reporting this data in 1979, the group noted. Back then, the disparity was only 12 to 1.

And the billionaires? I’m glad you asked. Based on Forbes data, from January 1, 2018, when the Trump cuts took effect, to April 1 of this year, the nation’s 806 billionaires saw a 57 percent gain in their collective wealth—after adjusting for the inflation that has plagued working families.

“It’s a class and inequality story for sure,” Richard Reeves, the author of 2017’s Dream Hoarders, concurred when I ran my premise by him. “But it’s also a gendered class story.” (His latest book, Of Boys and Men, examines how “the social and economic world of men has been turned upside down.”) And he’s right.

But are you starting to see why the broader electorate, race and gender notwithstanding, might be just a little fed up?

I suppose, having also written a book about wealth in America, that I know enough to assert that wealth insecurity is fundamental.

But why, you might ask, would someone living on the edge vote for Republicans, whose wage-suppressing, union-busting, benefit-denying policies have only tended to make the poor and the middle class more miserable?

And why in the name of Heaven would they vote for Trump, a billionaire born with a silver spoon in his mouth who has lied and cheated his way through life? A man whose latest tax-cut plans—though some, like eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security income, can sound��progressive—will be deeply regressive, giving ever more to the rich and rationalizing cuts that will hurt the poor and middle class and accelerate global climate chaos.

The reason, my friends, may well be that those on the losing end of our thriving economy don’t see it as thriving. Historically, every election cycle, when reporters fan out to ask low-income voters in swing states what they are thinking, the message has been roughly the same: Presidential candidates, Democrats and Republicans, come around here every four years and talk their talk, and then they leave and forget about us when it comes to policy."

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Building Sound Investment Services

David Snavely’s career began in Seattle, Washington, where he grew up fascinated by finance. This passion led him to establish Sound Investment Services in 1993, a firm grounded in the principle of personalized, thorough financial planning. David’s approach has always been client-centered, with a focus on aligning financial strategies with clients’ values and lifestyles. His firm specializes in retirement income planning, estate planning, insurance, and investment management, and has become a trusted name in the Pacific Northwest.

Sound Investment Services stands out due to its tailored approach. David Snavely believes that financial success isn’t just about numbers — it’s about understanding clients’ unique needs and helping them achieve their life goals. Over the years, David’s expertise and personal touch have made Sound Investment Services a go-to resource for individuals seeking comprehensive financial guidance.

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but also on the ground in his community.

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As the founder of Sound Investment Services of Des Moines, David Snavely continues to lead with a forward-thinking approach. His firm adapts to changing industry trends and remains committed to offering the highest quality of service. Looking to the future, David aims to help even more clients achieve financial security and leave a positive legacy. His dedication to integrity, excellence, and service will undoubtedly continue to inspire others and strengthen his firm’s impact on the financial community.

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David Snavely’s career is a testament to his dedication, expertise, and generosity. His story is one of hard work, commitment to excellence, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Through Sound Investment Services and his ongoing community involvement, David has created a legacy that will endure for generations. He is more than a financial advisor — he is a visionary leader whose contributions to finance and philanthropy have left an indelible mark on his community.

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Pediatric Clinical Trials Market Trends and Opportunities: Global Outlook (2023-2032)

The global demand for pediatric clinical trials was valued at USD 14845.5 Million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 22783.2 Million in 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2023 and 2030.

Pediatric clinical trials are essential for understanding how medical treatments, therapies, and vaccines affect children, who often respond differently to medications than adults. These trials are specifically designed to evaluate the safety, dosage, and efficacy of interventions in infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring that treatments are safe and effective for young patients. Given the ethical and regulatory complexities, pediatric trials require careful oversight, with special protocols to protect the young participants' rights, safety, and well-being. Conducting pediatric clinical trials involves challenges like limited patient populations, ethical considerations around informed consent, and the need for age-appropriate formulations and delivery methods. Despite these challenges, pediatric trials are critical to advancing child-specific medical care, helping to fill knowledge gaps and ensuring that children receive therapies that are scientifically validated for their age group. Recent innovations, such as adaptive trial designs and the use of biomarkers, have improved the efficiency and accuracy of pediatric trials, supporting more personalized and effective treatments for children.

The pediatric clinical trials market is influenced by several key trending factors, including:

Rising Prevalence of Pediatric Diseases: Increased rates of chronic conditions in children, such as asthma, diabetes, and neurological disorders, drive demand for pediatric-specific therapies and clinical trials.

Focus on Personalized Medicine: The growing trend towards personalized medicine creates demand for trials that focus on tailoring treatments based on a child's unique genetic and biological profile, improving outcomes and minimizing side effects.

Government and Regulatory Support: Regulatory agencies like the FDA and EMA are incentivizing pediatric trials through initiatives and funding, as well as offering pediatric exclusivity extensions, which encourage pharmaceutical companies to invest in trials for children.

Advances in Genomic and Biomarker Research: Improvements in genomics and biomarker identification are enabling trials to identify specific patient subgroups and track treatment responses more accurately, leading to better-targeted pediatric therapies.

Innovative Trial Designs: Adaptive trial designs, virtual trials, and decentralized models are emerging to address recruitment and retention challenges in pediatric populations, improving accessibility and efficiency.

Increased Awareness and Advocacy: Patient advocacy groups and public awareness campaigns are emphasizing the importance of pediatric research, which boosts trial participation rates and fosters collaboration between research institutions and families.

Expansion of Rare Disease Research: With a growing focus on rare diseases, more pediatric trials are targeting rare genetic and congenital conditions, creating new opportunities for innovation and targeted treatments in the pediatric population.

Ethical Advances and Patient-Centric Approaches: The trend toward patient-centered trials, with age-appropriate consent processes and child-friendly trial environments, is improving recruitment and retention in pediatric studies.

Technological Innovations: The use of mobile devices, wearables, and remote monitoring tools allows researchers to gather real-time health data from children in a less invasive manner, improving trial compliance and data accuracy.

Collaborative Efforts Among Stakeholders: Partnerships between academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations are increasing, fostering resource-sharing and accelerating advancements in pediatric drug development.

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Key Players

Synteract

ICON Plc

Syneos Health

Medpace Inc

PPD Inc

Premier Research

LabCorp Drug Development

QPS Holdings

Pfizer Inc

The Emmes Company LLC

IQVIA Inc

Others

Growth opportunities in the pediatric clinical trials market are being shaped by various factors that address the unique needs of young patients and the evolving landscape of pediatric healthcare. Key opportunities include:

Expansion of Precision Medicine: As precision medicine advances, there is a growing need for pediatric trials that tailor treatments to children’s genetic, biological, and environmental factors, paving the way for more personalized and effective therapies.

Increased Focus on Rare Pediatric Diseases: The prevalence of rare and genetic conditions in children creates a significant demand for specialized clinical trials, as pharmaceutical companies and researchers work to develop targeted therapies for underserved patient populations.

Growth in Pediatric Oncology Trials: Pediatric cancer treatments remain a high-priority area, with opportunities for clinical trials to develop therapies that improve outcomes and reduce side effects specific to childhood cancers.

Development of Age-Appropriate Formulations: There is an opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to innovate in developing child-friendly formulations, such as liquids or chewables, which improve adherence and accessibility for pediatric patients.

Use of Digital Health Technologies: Integrating wearables, mobile apps, and remote monitoring technologies into trials offers opportunities for collecting real-time data, enhancing patient engagement, and allowing participation from home, which is particularly valuable in pediatric studies.

Rise of Decentralized and Hybrid Trial Models: Decentralized trials and hybrid models improve trial access for children and families by minimizing travel requirements, thereby increasing enrollment and diversity while reducing patient burden.

Global Expansion and Emerging Markets: There are untapped markets for pediatric clinical trials in regions with emerging healthcare systems, where unmet medical needs in pediatric care provide opportunities for trials to reach a broader patient base.

Collaboration with Patient Advocacy Groups: Partnering with advocacy organizations focused on children’s health can boost trial awareness, foster recruitment, and facilitate trial design that aligns with the needs and expectations of pediatric patients and their families.

Government Incentives and Regulatory Support: Increasing government incentives and regulatory support for pediatric drug development, such as priority review vouchers and pediatric exclusivity extensions, encourage more pharmaceutical companies to invest in pediatric trials.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: The use of AI and advanced data analytics in pediatric clinical trials presents an opportunity to streamline patient identification, predict trial outcomes, optimize trial designs, and enhance data interpretation for more accurate results.

Segmentation

By Disease or Condition

Oncology Trials

Pediatric Infectious Disease Trials

Neurological Disorders Trials

Pediatric Respiratory Trials

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Here’s why so many Republicans won’t buy EVs. (Washington Post)

Electric cars have taken off across the United States. Even amid news of slowing sales, the country sold almost 1.2 million fully electric vehicles in 2023, more than quadruple the number in 2019. Grocery stores and rest stops are installing charging stations across the country; electric cars have moved beyond niche status and are being produced by Ford, GM, Hyundai and many others.

But there is one thing holding the nation back from the dream of an all-electric future: politicalpolarization. Sales data have consistentlyshown that while Democrats have been buying the new cars in droves,Republicans haven’t jumped onto the EV-buying train.

“The Republican is like, ‘They’re trying to ban gas cars — I’m not going to buy a Biden-mobile,’” said Mike Murphy, a former Republican strategist who runs the nonprofit EV Politics Project, which attempts to counter misinformation on electric cars and encourage conservatives to adopt the vehicles.

Personal cars account for 20 percent of U.S. planet-warming emissions, and more Americans still prefer gas-powered ones. A Washington Post-University of Maryland poll last year found that 46 percent of respondents favored a gas car, compared to 19 percent who wanted a fully electric vehicle. If that doesn’t change, it will be almost impossible for the United States to meet its climate goals.

According to a Gallup poll conducted in March of this year, 61 percent of Democrats reported that they were “seriously considering” or “might consider” buying an EV in the future — compared to only 24 percent of Republicans. At the same time, 69 percent of Republicans said that they “would not buy” an EV in future, compared to 27 percent of Democrats. The difference in Democratic and Republican respondents who owned an EV was within the margin of error.

Actual sales show a partisan trend. According to an analysis from researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, MIT and HEC Montréal, between 2012 and 2022 about half of all EVs sold went to the top 10 percent most Democratic counties in the United States. Around a third of all EVs sold went to the top 5 percent most Democratic counties. That pattern persisted when researchers analyzed the most Democratic states, according to the working paper, which has not yet been peer-reviewed.

The finding held when researchers accounted for income, gas prices and population density. That means that even when looking at dense, urban areas — which are more likely to have more public EV charging — Democratic counties outweighed Republican ones in EV adoption.