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Reset the Net Campaign

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Fight for the Future , a nonprofit that advocates for digital rights and Internet freedom, is spearheading an anti- National Security Agency protest on June 5 th to Reset the Net. In any event, the protest has not made major headlines in spite of some of the big names behind it. By ShannonPerry.

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Indie booksellers feeling ‘Boxed Out’ by Amazon respond with campaign targeting tech giant

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The American Booksellers Association is a national nonprofit trade organization that works to help independently owned bookstores grow and succeed. Outside groups analyzing data on Tuesday reported that the event was off to an impressive start. Amazon doubled its net profit this year. ??. ?? Amazon’s U.S.

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$5M Climate Impact Fund launches to support entrepreneurs tackling the climate crisis

GeekWire

Portland-based nonprofit VertueLab launched its $5 million Climate Impact Fund on Wednesday to support early stage, clean tech entrepreneurs focused on addressing climate change causes and moving to a carbon-free economy. The annual event kicked off Wednesday. GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser).

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Amazon sustainability report: Carbon emissions rose 19% in 2020 as pandemic drove huge revenue

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But at the same time, the company last year lowered its carbon intensity, a measure of carbon pollution per dollar earned, edging slightly towards its pledged goal to reduce its net carbon footprint to zero by 2040. By this metric, overall carbon intensity decreased 16% since 2019, from about 123 grams per dollar of sales to 103.

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Bill Gates shares upbeat take on global climate talks; Washington’s Inslee pledges carbon cuts

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Jay Inslee (holding microphone) participates in an event at the United Nation’s COP26 climate talks in Glasgow this month. The private sector is stepping up as a major player in combating the climate crisis, joining governments and nonprofits. Washington Gov. Governor Jay & First Lady Trudi Inslee Photo).

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Signal sees surge in new signups after boost from Elon Musk and WhatsApp controversy

The Verge

As for what or who is responsible for so many new users interested in trying the platform, which is operated by the nonprofit Signal Foundation, there are two likely culprits: Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Signal competitor WhatsApp. We are working with carriers to resolve this as quickly as possible. Hang in there.

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Book excerpt: How tech and government can spin the flywheels of equitable prosperity together

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Madrona Managing Director Tom Alberg, one of Amazon’s first investors, speaks with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos at a Madrona event in 2015. The livability flywheel depends on leadership from elected officials, corporate and nonprofit executives, and the community. Madrona Photo). Copyright 2021, Columbia University Press.