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Joe Posner
Verified
Head of Video, Semafor
New York
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science, education health, environmentpolitics, energy crime and justice, economy world
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By Joe Posner Verified| Semafor Verified South Africa’s director-general of water & sanitation Dr. Sean Phillips painted a dire picture of the country’s efforts to meet its constitutional mandate to provide clean water to all its people. “For the people in Johannesburg now who are experiencing disruptions in their water supply, it is a crisis.”The pivot to optimism we expected was not forthcoming as he sees the failures adding up across the country. “If you look at the results now compared to 10 years ago, you can see there’s a decline.
By Christine Nguyen, Joe Posner Verified| Semafor Verified One year since the U.S. passed the Inflation Reduction Act, the most ambitious climate bill in the country’s history, clean energy is booming. Especially in Texas — which might come a surprise given the crucial role the oil industry plays in the state. But Texas also tells the future about where we’re headed. The world is not moving fast enough: if the the US doesn’t dramatically speed up, it will miss its climate goals.
By Joe Posner Verified| Semafor Verified Even as seemingly everyone agrees the border situation is a disaster, the crucial elements of this issue run through Congress, which has been stalemated over basic disagreements for decades at this point. But a group of moderates are working together towards what they hope is a bipartisan compromise that finally breaks the impasse, and some are starting to see increased legal immigration as the only realistic relief for an historically tight labor market.
Company Info
Semafor
Semafor is a global digital news platform founded in October 2022 by media veterans Ben Smith and Justin B. Smith, based in New York City. The company aims to provide transparent, high-quality journalism to 200 million English-speaking, college-educated professionals. Semafor utilizes an innovative editorial model called "Semaform," which distinguishes between factual reporting and analysis to enhance clarity and reduce polarization. The platform offers a unique news structure that includes unbiased reporting, clearly labeled journalist perspectives, and insights from various regions. In addition to its news coverage, Semafor hosts high-margin events targeting C-suite executives and business leaders, and produces video content featuring analysis and interviews. The company generates revenue through premium advertising, events, and partnerships, achieving over $10 million in revenue in 2023. Semafor is committed to combining traditional journalism with modern business strategies, making it a trusted source for professionals worldwide.
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
Founded: 2022