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Big tech’s billions for climate: Here’s where Amazon and Microsoft are making their carbon bets

GeekWire

. “They’re focusing on making smart investments in things that have real-world implications both near- and far-term,” said Gabriel Scheer , director of innovation for the investment and accelerator nonprofit Elemental Excelerator. ” They also diverge, particularly given Amazon’s role as a global online retailer.

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Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? Venture capitalists sound off on saving the Earth

GeekWire

Rea is executive director of E8 , a Seattle-based investment network focused on climate tech. I’ve always believed that the rest of world would come around at some point because these problems have to be solved,” said David Kenney , executive director of VertueLab , a Portland-based nonprofit founded 14 years ago.

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Jeff Bezos wants the world to know he’s a philanthropist

Vox

It was a source of growing criticism from the press and nonprofit experts as his net worth climbed, topping $100 billion by the end of 2017. Applying for a grant can often be a long, burdensome process for nonprofits. Bezos’s philanthropic track record Before 2018, Bezos didn’t have much of a philanthropic résumé.

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Revolt of the delivery workers

The Verge

Some started protesting and lobbying, partnering with nonprofits and city officials to propose legislation. The appeal of the Arrow is the network of shops that sell it. Workers developed the whole system — the bikes, repair networks, shelters, charging stations — because they had to. They always tip well.)

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List of the world’s top female futurists (Update #5)

Trends in the Living Networks

With a PhD in Planning and Innovation Studies, and a Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design and Urban Planning, Karuri-Sebina has a sound knowledge base for her work as Executive Manager of programs at the South African Cities Network. One of her focuses is building networks between Azerbaijani people and researchers across the world.

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