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Puerto Rico Reshoring Initiative

Reshoring Puerto Rico: A Neuroscientific Path to Mental Resilience and Prosperity

"The reshoring initiative, which seeks to return manufacturing and other industries to Puerto Rico, is often discussed in terms of its economic and logistical benefits. However, its psychological and neuroscientific effects on the island’s population are just as significant. A neuroscientific perspective reveals that reshoring can profoundly impact mental health, cognitive function, and social well-being, ultimately shaping the resilience and productivity of Puerto Ricans."

Author: Dr. Thomas Agrait

March 30, 2025

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Puerto Rico Reshoring Coalition Visits Washington D.C.

The Puerto Rico Reshoring Coalition (PUERIRICO) made a significant step in its mission to revitalize Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector with a formal announcement in Washington D.C. Coalition representatives met with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s office at the Russell Senate Building, where they outlined their ambitious plans to reshore manufacturing back to the island. The delegation also engaged with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) to garner support for the initiative, aimed at boosting economic growth and creating sustainable employment in Puerto Rico.

Author: Sustainable Develop LLC

February 21, 2025

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Novel Carbon Capture Tech Makes Case for More Wind Turbines

"Luciano Castillo, the Kenninger Professor of Renewable Energy and Power Systems in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, felt compelled to work on a solution after seeing the news about New Delhi in 2019. The city’s smog caused by air pollution was so extreme that a person could not walk outside without the toxic air burning their airways. A public health emergency was issued and schools and workplaces were forced to shut down."

Author: Cassandra Kelly

Source: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

November 12, 2024

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