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Wednesday, May 29

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Statement from Michael R. Bloomberg, Mark Carney and Mary L. Schapiro on the U.S. Government’s Joint Policy Statement and Principles for Responsible Participation in Voluntary Carbon Markets

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We welcome the release of the U.S. Government’s Joint Policy Statement and Principles for responsible participation in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs). These will help increase investment in projects that reduce emissions and help more…

Op-Ed: The End of Greenwashing Is Now Within Sight

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The problem of climate change cannot be solved without capitalism. Governments have tried for more than three decades with little to show for it. And while more of them are now engaging partners in the private sector, the world is still…

Saturday, May 11

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Statement of Michael R. Bloomberg on the Passing of Jim Simons

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Jim Simons’ brilliant mind made him a legend in finance, but his most important investments came through philanthropy, including all the work he and Marilyn led together through the Simons Foundation.

Saturday, May 4

07

President Biden awards Mike Bloomberg the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Mike Bloomberg. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary…

Friday, Apr 26

09

Statement of Michael R. Bloomberg on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Power Plant Rules

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New rules from the Environmental Protection Agency, which limit pollution from existing coal plants and future gas plants, will help clean our air and speed up the clean energy transition.

Thursday, Apr 25

Op-Ed: New York’s Students Get Cheated by Politics

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The state’s new budget undermines mayoral control of the city’s schools, putting future generations at risk.

Monday, Apr 22

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How Poland’s Bełchatów Coal Plant Can Go Green

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The history of public health is a chronicle of billions of lives saved from preventable deaths and diseases, thanks to the heroic work of generations of people. And yet, most people have never heard of them, or ever notice the public…

Friday, Apr 5

03

The Boston Globe Op-Ed: The end of the coal era, the beginning of a cleaner era

An agreement to close the last coal plants in the region means all of New England will be free of coal pollution for the first time in well over a century.

Monday, Mar 25

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Why I’m Passionate About Public Health

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The history of public health is a chronicle of billions of lives saved from preventable deaths and diseases, thanks to the heroic work of generations of people. And yet, most people have never heard of them, or ever notice the public…

Thursday, Mar 7

22

Op-Ed: SpaceX Launch Opens New Front In Climate Fight

A methane-tracking satellite will locate and measure emissions globally and make the data public, ensuring greater accountability.

Thursday, Jan 18

06

Creating New High Schools to Graduate Students Directly into Healthcare Jobs

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Bloomberg Philanthropies is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative which partners education & health leaders to create new, healthcare-focused high schools in 10 communities around the nation that will graduate students directly into…

Thursday, Dec 7

22

Bringing Local Leaders Together to Accelerate Climate Action at COP28

The COP28 Local Climate Action Summit, held in Dubai on December 1 and 2, was a first-of-its-kind gathering to recognize the critical role local leaders play in reducing emissions, addressing climate risk, and supercharging national…

Thursday, Nov 30

20

Statement of Michael R. Bloomberg on the Passing of Henry Kissinger

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Nobody in our country exercised more influence over global affairs over a longer period of time than Henry Kissinger, and his death is a loss for our country and the world – and for all of us who were fortunate enough to call him a dear…

Saturday, Nov 18

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The Wall Street Journal Op-Ed: Hamas’s Barbarity Heightens the Crisis in Higher Education

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Jewish students bear the brunt of colleges’ culture of intolerance, conformity and ‘safe spaces.’

Wednesday, Nov 8

Mike Bloomberg’s Climate Action Priorities at COP28

While local leaders have a critical role to play on climate solutions, they need a bigger role on the global stage at COP climate talks. That’s changing at COP28. In partnership with the COP28 Presidency, we're convening the COP28 Local…

Monday, Oct 30

15

Op-Ed: Maine’s Mass Shooting Should Change America’s Gun Culture

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There is no reason any civilian needs to carry a military-grade rifle. It’s not a hunting weapon. It’s a weapon designed to kill as many people as quickly as possible.

Thursday, Oct 19

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Building The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.

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The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue opened its doors, welcoming students, faculty, staff, visitors, and guests into the university's new home in Washington, D.C.

Friday, Oct 13

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Op-Ed: Israel Should Not Fight Its War Alone

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Hundreds of thousands of Israeli troops are preparing to cross into Gaza, facing a bloody, street-to-street fight. Their stated goal is to destroy Hamas as a fighting force. Any nations that have the best interests of either Israelis or…

Tuesday, Oct 10

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How you can help after the terrorist attacks in Israel

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Right now, MDA has a long list of needs, from life-saving equipment and mobile intensive care units, to blood testing kits and basic supplies for first responders. Given these and other urgent medical needs now facing the country, I hope…

Thursday, Sep 28

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Op-Ed: Biden Steps Forward on Asylum Crisis

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One of the worst mistakes former President Donald Trump made in office, substantively but also politically, was pretending that a national crisis — the pandemic — was not a crisis at all, only a minor annoyance that would quickly resolve…

Tuesday, Sep 19

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Mike Bloomberg at the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit 2023

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The Earthshot Prize and Bloomberg Philanthropies co-hosted the second Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Held during New York Climate Week and the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, the Summit…

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Politico Op-Ed: This year’s COP could be the most important yet

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In a year when the climate has roared with unprecedented ferocity — with more and more people confronting a daily reality of debilitating heat, deadly wildfires and flooding, and devastating droughts — the long-term benchmarks that guide…

Thursday, Sep 14

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Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) Opens in Lower Manhattan

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The opening of the Perelman Performing Arts Center - 21 years in the making and the last major piece of rebuilding the World Trade Center site - is a benefit for all of New York City.

Sunday, Sep 10

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The New York Times Op-Ed: How Biden and Congress Should Fix the Immigration Crisis in Our Cities

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Our long-broken immigration system has now become a full-blown crisis with the collapse of the asylum process.

Wednesday, Aug 23

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Op-Ed: America’s Export of Gun Violence Is a Bipartisan Outrage

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Presidents from both parties have allowed the gun industry to sow chaos abroad and undermine US security. Enough is enough.

Tuesday, Aug 22

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Statement of Michael R. Bloomberg on the Passing of Carol Robles-Román

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Carol Robles-Román dedicated her life to public service and to making our city and country more equal and just. For twelve years we sat across from each other in City Hall, and her legal guidance was instrumental in advancing our agenda…

Friday, Aug 11

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Mike Bloomberg On His Experience Working in City Government

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Mike Bloomberg shares advice and learnings from his personal experience serving as mayor of New York City at the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance convening.

Tuesday, Aug 1

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The Washington Post Op-Ed: Like all workers, federal employees need to get back to the office

Anyone who has set foot in Washington recently knows that the city remains a shadow of its former self, as too many federal employees continue working from home. At some agencies, employee absences have negatively affected customer service…

Monday, Jul 24

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Defense News Op-Ed: To innovate, DoD must be allowed to move faster

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The U.S. private sector innovates like no other. American companies quickly adapt to changing market demands, develop and integrate new technologies at scale, deliver products with exceptional speed and compete to win. This dynamic…

Friday, Jul 21

Statement of Michael R. Bloomberg on the Passing of Tony Bennett

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No matter what he said about leaving his heart somewhere out west, Anthony Benedetto from Astoria always saved his greatest love for his hometown.