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VOX: How our buildings are making us sick – How our buildings are making us sick Here’s how to fix them — and what’s getting in the way. Read in Vox:https://apple.news/AY4e7ptY5R7y3pG_m5ncrKw Shared from Apple News … Oct 18

FORTUNE: Microsoft’s remote-work-friendly CEO puts his finger on the big problem with working from home – Microsoft’s remote-work-friendly CEO puts his finger on the big problem withworking from home Managers and workers have the opposite opinions of remote work, Satya Nadella says, but the data doesn … Oct 18

World Resources – What’s at Stake for Africa? – View Online World Resources Institute World Resources Institute Invites You to COP27: What’s at Stake for Africa? Tuesday,  … October 18, 2022 15:00 – 16:15 pm EAT 14:00 – 15:15 pm CEST 8:00 – 9:15 am  … Oct 17

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: The suicide of a star athlete exposed deep problems at Stanford. Students say the university is still ‘turning a blind eye’ – The suicide of a star athlete exposed deep problems at Stanford. Students say the university is still ‘turning a blind eye’ The death of Stanford University soccer captain Katie Meyer last … Oct 16 BLOOMBERGBUSINESSWEEK: The China Bubble Is Losing Air But Won’t Burst – The China Bubble Is Losing Air But Won’t Burst The nation has an unparalleled record of surmounting crises. Read inBloomberg Businessweek: https://apple.news/ASw5cWfXbSXuThAuoVsLP4A Shared from  … Oct 16

AXIOS: Heavy rain, floods leads to deaths, evacuations in Australia – Heavy rain, floods leads to deaths, evacuations in Australia Flooding has led to multiple deaths and a number of evacuationsacross Australia, impacting residen … Oct 16

THE GUARDIAN: Government to unveil crackdown on climate activism and strike action – Government to unveil crackdown on climate activism and strike action Suella Braverman to reveal plansto grant police new powers to counter tactics favoured by … Oct 16

BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK: Exxon’s Exodus: Employees Have Finally Had Enough of Its Toxic Culture – Exxon’s Exodus: Employees Have Finally Had Enough of Its Toxic Culture The140-year-old oil company is making more money than ever. Yet the pandemic exposed dee … Oct 16

BBC NEWS: Climate change: Can an enormous seaweed farm help curb it? – Climate change: Can an enormous seaweed farm help curb it? A British businessman believes it could suck abillion tonnes of carbon out of the atmosphere annuall … Oct 16

SILICONVALLEY.COM: Opinion: How the world can foot the bill on urgent climate action – Opinion: How the world can foot the bill on urgent climate action The annual meetings of the World Bankcould have important implications for the climate crisis … Oct 15

THE ATLANTIC: The Masks We’ll Wear in the Next Pandemic – The Masks We’ll Wear in the Next Pandemic Updated at 3:25 pm ET on  … October 14, 2022 Read in The Atlantic: https://apple.news/AD3uTEUZ1QLCx8HCeqsAn0Q Shared from Apple News … Oct 15

NEWSWEEK: Forget Wine, Weed and Xanax: Science Has Better Ways to Treat Anxiety – Forget Wine, Weed and Xanax: Science Has Better Ways to Treat Anxiety Stress is disabling foran alarming number of Americans, but science can help Read in Newsweek: https://apple.news/Awu- … Oct 14

THE WASHINGTON POST: Teenager in custody after at least five are killed in Raleigh shooting – Teenager in custody after at least five are killed in Raleigh shooting A 15-year-old male issuspected of killing four adults, including an off-duty police officer, and a juvenile in a North Carolina … Oct 14

NPR: Greece says its entire electrical grid ran on 100% renewables for the first time – Greece says its entire electrical grid ran on 100% renewables for the first time Renewable energy sourcescovered Greece’s electricity demands for about five hours last Friday, the operator of the … Oct 14

NEWSWEEK: When will the world as we know it end from climate change? – When will the world as we know it end from climate change?  … October 12, 2022 Read in Newsweek:https://apple.news/A6rGXU5OkSyaOhBFQiwIBVA Shared from Apple News … Oct 12

THE WASHINGTON POST: Retailers’ stockpiles mean deep holiday discounts starting now – Retailers’ stockpiles mean deep holiday discounts starting now After struggling with productshortages for much of the pandemic, the country’s retailers are now facing the opposite problem: A … Oct 11

PREVENTION: CDC Says America Needs to Be Ready for Ebola Following Outbreak – CDC Says America Needs to Be Ready for Ebola Following Outbreak The rare but deadly virus iscurrently spreading in Uganda. Read in Prevention: https://apple.news/A_yFzyT5XTceTf9GQZ9edMw Shared from … Oct 11

THE NEXT WEB: This startup is giving renters solar power – This startup is giving renters solar power Renewable energy is all the rage, but while homeowners can install things like solar panels, renters are being left behind. Fortunately, a Berlin startup is … Oct 11

SLASHGEAR: This Green Energy Source Could Undercut Solar – This Green Energy Source Could Undercut Solar When it comes to generating energy with turbines, you likely think aboutwindmills. This green tech solution goes in a different direction, however. Read … Oct 11

COSMOPOLITAN: She got into her dream sorority. The experience left her traumatized. – She got into her dream sorority. The experience left her traumatized. I thought I had come to termswith my undergrad experience, until a sister’s picture-perfect wedding reopened an old wound. … Oct 11

WIRED:  … October 2022 –  … October 2022 Civilizations fall apart. The social contract can’t hold. Balaji Srinivasan is here to lift you out of the maelstrom to a country in the cloud. (Well, not all ofyou.) Cover: … Oct 9

WELL+GOOD: 5 Plant-Based Foods Rich in Choline, a Nutrient That’s Key for Keeping Your Brain Healthy as You Age – 5 Plant-Based Foods Rich in Choline, a Nutrient That’s Key for Keeping Your Brain Healthy as You Age “It can be challenging for anyone to monitor their daily choline intake, but if you avoid … Oct 9

THE GUARDIAN: The experiment that may have saved a Washington town from falling into the ocean – The experiment that may have saved a Washington town from falling into the ocean Adynamic revetment project, created from long berms of piled stones and sand, appears to be keeping the shoreline from … Oct 8

THE GUARDIAN: ‘Stop setting things on fire’: nine great ideas to save the planet – ‘Stop setting things on fire’: nine great ideas to save the planet Writers and activists including Thomas Piketty,Naomi Klein and Bill McKibben suggest positive steps we can take now Read in … Oct 8

FORTUNE: Companies are losing the return to office battle because they refuse to see the office for what it is (empty) – Companies are losing the return to office battle because they refuse tosee the office for what it is (empty) Employees spend time and money commuting to an empty office. Bosses are delusional about … Oct 8

THE GUARDIAN: Greta Thunberg on the climate delusion: ‘We’ve been greenwashed out of our senses. It’s time to stand our ground’ – Greta Thunberg on the climate delusion: ‘We’ve beengreenwashed out of our senses. It’s time to stand our ground’ Governments may say they’re doing all they can to halt the climate … Oct 8

TIME: Climate Change: Who Will Help Preserve Our Nations? – Climate Change: Who Will Help Preserve Our Nations? BY KAUSEA NATANO The climate crisis is creating an increasinglyuncertain future for people in most parts of the world…. Read in TIME: https:// … Oct 8

CBS NEWS: A startup is “growing” water for drought-parched California – A startup is “growing” water for drought-parched California “This is game-changing,” said CEO of company that createsdrinkable water from processed produce. Read in CBS News: https … Oct 8

INEWS: ‘Terrifying’ falls in pensions could delay retirement for 750,000 people – ‘Terrifying’ falls in pensions could delay retirement for 750000 people Some people have lost a quarter of their pension pot, while savers face having to work for longer, take on extra jobs now … Oct 8

COUNTRY LIFE: The seagrass meadows that lie beneath the waters of Britain are ‘one of the most valuable and biodiverse habitats on the planet’ – The seagrass meadows that lie beneath the waters of Britain are ‘one of the most valuable and biodiverse habitats on the planet’ The UK’s seagrass meadows are an important wildlife habitat … Oct 8 USA TODAY: ‘Do not eat’: Highlevels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in deer and fish – ‘Do not eat’: High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in deer and fish Wildlife agencies in the US are finding elevated levels of aclass of toxic chemicals in game animals such … Oct 8

THE GUARDIAN: Biden warns world would face ‘Armageddon’ if Putin uses a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine – Biden warns world would face ‘Armageddon’ if Putin uses a tactical nuclearweapon in Ukraine In his starkest assessment yet, US president says world is the closest it has come to nuclear … Oct 7

THE GUARDIAN: New York University professor fired after students say his class was too hard – New York University professor fired after students say his class was too hard Some parents andteachers say the firing of Maitland Jones Jr points to a lowering of academic standards Read in The … Oct 7

USA TODAY: ‘Do not eat’: High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in deer and fish – ‘Do not eat’: High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in deer and fish Wildlife agencies in the US arefinding elevated levels of a class of toxic chemicals in game animals such … Oct 6

SMARTASSET: Average Retirement Savings Revealed: Are You Normal? – Average Retirement Savings Revealed: Are You Normal? Helping people make smart financial decisions Read in SmartAsset: https://apple.news/A6f8jyLlSTP6N9p6QYJ5u8A Shared from Apple News … Oct 6

FORBES: 401(k)s Are Not A Substitute For Social Security – 401(k)s Are Not A Substitute For Social Security Retirement policies are totally inadequate to the needs of retirees and workers comingupon retirement. Read in Forbes: https://apple.news/ … Oct 6

POPULAR SCIENCE: Hotter summers are baking the water out of soil at unprecedented rates – Hotter summers are baking the water out of soil at unprecedented rates This summer’s extremedroughts would be ‘virtually impossible’ without the influence of greenhouse gas emissions, … Oct 6

THE GUARDIAN: Weatherwatch: climate crisis causing tropical viruses to spread – Weatherwatch: climate crisis causing tropical viruses to spread Infections such as dengue fever on rise in Europeas virus-transmitting mosquitoes expand habitats Read in The Guardian: https://apple. … Oct 6

HEALTH: COVID Increases Risk of Long-Term Brain Injury, Study Shows – COVID Increases Risk of Long-Term Brain Injury, Study Shows New research shows brain and neurologicaldisorders such as stroke, depression, and anxiety occurred more often in people who had COVID-19. … Oct 6

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: Rethinking the Origins of Inflammatory Diseases – Rethinking the Origins of Inflammatory Diseases Research on how the immune system can go wrong ischanging the way medicine thinks about everything from Covid-19 to heart disease. Read in The Wall … Oct 6

EAT THIS, NOT THAT!: This Simple Sitting Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar and Burns Fat, Study Says – This Simple Sitting Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar and Burns Fat, Study Says Have a seat; it can prove to be healthy! Sitting in a chair might do more to lower your blood sugar and avoid type 2 diabetes … Oct 6

EAT THIS, NOT THAT!: The #1 Floor Workout To Get Rid of the Middle-aged Spread – The #1 Floor Workout To Get Rid of the Middle-aged Spread If you have an extra roll or two of fat aroundyour waistline, welcome to the world of the middle-aged spread, according to Women’s

THE GUARDIAN: Thousands of salmon found dead as Canada drought dries out river – Thousands of salmon found dead as Canada drought dries out river A lack of rain on the western coastssaw 65000 dead salmon wash up on the creek Read in The Guardian: https://apple.news/AaTqXA- … Oct 6

THE GUARDIAN: Hurricane Ian was less a natural disaster than a human-made one. We must stop building on swamps – Hurricane Ian was less a natural disaster than a human-made one. Wemust stop building on swamps As millions of Floridians can confirm, there are better places for homes than wetland in a hurricane … Oct 6

GIZMODO: How California’s Salton Sea Went From Vacation Destination to Toxic Nightmare – How California’s Salton Sea Went From Vacation Destination to Toxic Nightmare This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. This article is part of … Oct 6

CNBC: The No. 1 perk that will bring Gen Z and millennials into the office – The No. 1 perk that will bring Gen Z and millennials into the office What will convince younger employees to ditch theirsweatpants and renew their commute? The answer is surprisingly simple. Read in … Oct 6

THE WASHINGTON POST: Ian is probably Florida’s deadliest hurricane since 1935. Most victims drowned. – Ian is probably Florida’s deadliest hurricane since 1935. Most victims drowned. Mostpeople who died during the catastrophic storm had drowned, state data shows. Ian’s storm surge proved fatal. … Oct 6

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: Retirement Savers Tap 401(k) Plans After Hurricanes and Natural Disasters – Retirement Savers Tap 401(k) Plans After Hurricanes and Natural Disasters Morepeople are taking emergency withdrawals from retirement plans due to natural disasters, but it should be a last resort, … Oct 5

THE GUARDIAN: Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists discover – Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists discover Its enzymes degrade polyethylenewithin hours at room temperature and could ‘revolutionise’ recycling Read in The Guardian: … Oct 4

THE NEW YORKER: Another City Is Drowning, and We Can’t Look Away – Another City Is Drowning, and We Can’t Look Away In Bangkok and around the world, live updates abouthurricanes and floods are turning us into climate voyeurs. Read in The New Yorker: https://apple … Oct 4

THE GUARDIAN: To understand the scale of the climate emergency, look at hurricanes – To understand the scale of the climate emergency, look at hurricanes Climate breakdown is far moreintense in 2022 than even many scientists expected, yet the world still isn’t treating this like a … Oct 2

THE ATLANTIC: What Makes Ian Different From Other Hurricanes – What Makes Ian Different From Other Hurricanes The storm, possibly the deadliest ever in Florida, isn’t just powerful; it’sunpredictable. Read in The Atlantic: https://apple.news/ALGR2oqP- … Oct 2

POLITICO: Ian inflicts staggering losses on Florida’s growth machine – Ian inflicts staggering losses on Florida’s growth machine Floridians attempting to rebuild from the hurricane will confrontrising insurance premiums, construction costs and interest rates — along … Oct 2

COSMOPOLITAN: They survived a shooting, then a wildfire. What’s the cost of back-to-back trauma? – They survived a shooting, then a wildfire. What’s the cost of back-to-back trauma? Thenight of November 7, 2018, started like pretty much any other Wednesday. As usual, Alicia’s close friend … Oct 1

THE GUARDIAN: Hurricane Ian is no anomaly. The climate crisis is making storms more powerful – Hurricane Ian is no anomaly. The climate crisis is making storms more powerful Ian is one of thefive worst hurricanes in America’s recorded history. That’s not a fluke – it’s a tragic … Oct 1

THE ATLANTIC: The Pandemic’s Legacy Is Already Clear – The Pandemic’s Legacy Is Already Clear All of this will happen again. Read in The Atlantic: https://apple.news/AONPVCW1hS8-xJb4-JoEy6A Shared from Apple News …  …  … Sep 30

THE WASHINGTON POST: He’s worked to boost U.S. climate resilience. Amid Ian, here’s how he thinks we’re doing. – He’s worked to boost US climate resilience. Amid Ian, here’s how he thinkswe’re doing. For the past two years, White House climate official David Hayes’s work has focused on helping … Sep 30

BUSINESS INSIDER: Ex-Microsoft VP of HR on the 3 employees most at risk during layoffs – Ex-Microsoft VP of HR on the 3 employees most at risk during layoffs Chris Williams is a former VP ofHR at Microsoft and podcaster, consultant, and TikTok creator. It can difficult to judge your … Sep 30

THE GUARDIAN: In the ocean’s twilight zone, a fish that could feed the world – or destroy it – In the ocean’s twilight zone, a fish that could feed the world – or destroy it Lanternfish, the Earth’smost abundant vertebrates, may be the ultimate food source. But will catching them ruin … Sep 30

THE GUARDIAN: Arctic Ocean acidifying up to four times as fast as other oceans, study finds – Arctic Ocean acidifying up to four times as fast as other oceans, study finds Scientists ‘shocked’by rate of change as rapid sea-ice melt drives absorption of CO2 – with ‘huge implications … Sep 30

THE WASHINGTON POST: The aspiring ‘coral factory’ restoring reefs wrecked by climate change – The aspiring ‘coral factory’ restoring reefs wrecked by climate change Coral Vita, a mission-driven for-profit company, wants a thriving reef restoration economy to preserve reefs for future … Sep 30

MSNBC: ‘Everything’s been wiped out’: Naples hit by major storm surge as Hurricane Ian bears down – Kinda what I’ve been preaching … ‘Everything’s been wiped out’: Naples hit by major stormsurge as Hurricane Ian bears down MSNBC’s Ali Velshi joins Andrea Mitchell from Naples, … Sep 28

FUTURISM: Scientists Have Bad News About All These Energy Efficient LEDs – Scientists Have Bad News About All These Energy Efficient LEDs We’ve all heard of the woes of blue light: don’t lookat your phone or computer before going to bed, and whatnot, because it’ … Sep 27

USA TODAY: In a ‘return to nature,’ California legalizes human composting for environmental benefits – In a ‘return to nature,’ California legalizes human composting for environmental benefitsCalifornians will soon have a new end-of-life burial option: human composting. Here’s what it is … Sep 26

FUTURISM: The Human Family in Crisis – The Human Family in Crisis Across the political spectrum, there is a pervasive and growing feeling that the human enterprise is in a death spiral.Read in Futurism: https://apple.news/ … Sep 26

FUTURISM: Scientists Have Bad News About All These Energy Efficient LEDs – Scientists Have Bad News About All These Energy Efficient LEDs We’ve all heard of the woes of blue light: don’t lookat your phone or computer before going to bed, and whatnot, because it’ … Sep 25

THE GUARDIAN: Pope calls for courage in halting use of fossil fuels to protect planet – Pope calls for courage in halting use of fossil fuels to protect planet Pontiff tells young people he is pinninghis hopes on their efforts to safeguard environment and help the poor Read in The … Sep 25

FAST COMPANY: This new wind turbine concept isn’t like any we’ve seen before – This new wind turbine concept isn’t like any we’ve seen before A Norwegian startup claims that its strange windturbine design will be able to produce more than double the electricity of the … Sep 24

THE ATLANTIC: Killed for walking a dog: the mundanity and insanity of gun death in America – Killed for walking a dog: the mundanity and insanity of gun death in America The mundanityand insanity of gun death in America Read in The Atlantic: https://apple.news/A_iRMYRFZQvyLK-PCP9Ytlw Shared … Sep 24

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: War, inflation knock world economy off balance – War, inflation knock world economy off balance Business surveys show soaring prices in West and falloutfrom Russia’s attack on Ukraine are infecting global economy Read in The Wall Street Journal: … Sep 24

THE GUARDIAN: Hurricane Fiona poised to be among strongest storms ever to hit Canada – Hurricane Fiona poised to be among strongest storms ever to hit Canada Weather event weakens butcould still bring hurricane-strength winds and heavy rain when it hits, meteorologists say Read in The … Sep 24

WIRED: Lawns Are Dumb. But Ripping Them Out May Come With a Catch – Lawns Are Dumb. But Ripping Them Out May Come With a Catch Meticulous turf is environmentally terrible. Yetgrass does have one charm: It “sweats,” helping cool the local area. Read in WIRED: https:// … Sep 22

CNBC: This is the No. 1 trait that keeps you ‘younger’ and ‘more attractive’ to others, say psychologists – This is the No. 1 trait that keeps you ‘younger’ and ‘more attractive’ to others, saypsychologists Compassionate is a powerful trait, says meditation expert Vishen Lakhiani. Studies … Sep 22

FAST COMPANY: What the Adobe-Figma deal says about the future of deep collaboration – What the Adobe-Figma deal says about the future of deep collaboration Why is Adobe willing to risk somuch to buy Figma? Because it has to. Read in Fast Company: https://apple.news/ … Sep 22

HUFFPOST: Are You Morally Burnt Out? The Toxic Workplace Trend To Watch Out For – Are You Morally Burnt Out? The Toxic Workplace Trend To Watch Out For Meet burnout’s morevenomous cousin. Read in HuffPost: https://apple.news/AuIjEbPfOQo-iPFgwYuVgmQ Shared from Apple News … Sep 22

BUSINESS INSIDER: Innovafeed: Insect protein startup raises $250 million – Innovafeed: Insect protein startup raises $250 million Innovafeed, a startup producing insect feed for animals, justraised $250 million. The round was led by the Qatar Investment Authority with … Sep 22

FAST COMPANY: Inside this vertical farm, carbon-neutral algae grows under glowing pink lights – Inside this vertical farm, carbon-neutral algae grows under glowing pink lights The algae, a type called spirulina, has a nutritional profile rivaling beef—but with far fewer greenhouse gas emissions. … Sep 21

INC.: If You Can Pass Any of These 4 Simple Tests, Science Says You’re Likely to Live Much Longer–and Be Healthier, Smarter, and Less Stressed – If You Can Pass Any of These 4 Simple Tests, Science Says You’re Likely to Live Much Longer–and Be Healthier, Smarter, and Less Stressed Because, as Warren Buffett says, success is at least partly … Sep 21

GIZMODO: These Fossil Mummies Reveal a Brutal World Long Before T. Rex Lived – These Fossil Mummies Reveal a Brutal World Long Before T. Rex Lived It was a time of catastrophicchange. Most of life on Earth had been wiped out, global temperatures had increased dramatically, and … Sep 21

GIZMODO: California Legalizes Human Composting for Green Burials – California Legalizes Human Composting for Green Burials In a few years, people in California will have a new choice for whatto do with their loved ones’ bodies after death: put them in their … Sep 21

GIZMODO: Large Reservoirs Out West Could Dry Up in Just Three Years – Large Reservoirs Out West Could Dry Up in Just Three Years Officials out West are worried that crucial reservoirs in theColorado River Basin states are going to run dry in only three years if … Sep 21

AXIOS: Record North Atlantic marine heat wave threatens marine life – Record North Atlantic marine heat wave threatens marine life The summer heatwaves that roasted the US and Europe mayhave subsided. But in the oceans, a different trend is taking place. Read in Axios: … Sep 21

FAST COMPANY: These prototype homes didn’t lose power when Hurricane Fiona slammed Puerto Rico. Here’s why – These prototype homes didn’t lose power when Hurricane Fiona slammedPuerto Rico. Here’s why The homes are fully off the grid, with solar power and potable water. A local nonprofit plans to … Sep 21

TASTING TABLE: How Climate Change Is Impacting These 13 Foods – How Climate Change Is Impacting These 13 Foods Climate change is already affecting the US food supply. But major impacts on these foods are expected over the next few decades, both globally and at home … Sep 20

TIME: Long COVID Experts and Advocates Say the Government Is Ignoring ‘the Greatest Mass-Disabling Event in Human History’ – Long COVID Experts and Advocates Say the Government IsIgnoring ‘the Greatest Mass-Disabling Event in Human History’ Long COVID experts, patients, and advocates say the US government isn’t … Sep 20

CNN: This super-efficient appliance could save you thousands on home energy costs – This super-efficient appliance could save you thousands on home energy costs Heat pumps are growing inpopularity because of their energy efficiency, which translates into savings on heating and … Sep 16

THE WASHINGTON POST: Worker shortages are fueling America’s biggest labor crises – Worker shortages are fueling America’s biggest labor crises Exhausted workers in education, healthcareand the railroad industry are pushing back after months of labor shortages Read in The … Sep 16

BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK: It’s White-Collar Jobs That Are at Risk in the Next Recession – It’s White-Collar Jobs That Are at Risk in the Next Recession Industries such as tech,finance, and real estate are poised to see the biggest layoffs in a downturn. Read in Bloomberg Businessweek: … Sep 16

TIME Amazon’s Power Play: How Tech Giants Are Driving the Green-Energy Revolution –  … Sep 16