WEDNESDAY CONVERSATION: REGIONAL ECONOMY

We hear the terms “sustainability” and “sustainable” used interchangeably in private and public sectors. What, exactly, do they mean to our region’s well-being? The lead column highlights area efforts to create economic practices that balance and renew the environment and its resources. The companion essay implores companies and organizations to use better available data in their green initiatives. The third write-up offers consumer tips on residential solar energy.