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The 1977 White House Climate Memo That Should Have Changed the World

Impakter

Impakter. The 1977 White House Climate Memo That Should Have Changed the World. This story was originally published by The Guardian, and is republished here as part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate crisis. In 1977 Star Wars hit movie theaters, New York City had a blackout that lasted 25 hours, and the Apple II personal computer went up for sale.

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What Hath God Wrought? Capitalism Contributes to Cultural Decadence and the Atrophy of Social Capital

Caux Round Table

The first message sent by the new technology of the telegraph in May 1844 was “What hath God wrought?” The text was a bit misleading because an American had invented the telegraph and the U.S. Congress had paid for construction of the first telegraph line from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, Maryland. Neither Samuel Morse, nor the Congress, had much divinity to speak of.

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G7: Go all in for clean energy to cut family bills, create jobs and drive economic growth

We Mean Business Coalition

When the G7 leaders meet in the Bavarian Alps, on Sunday, I’m hoping they bring common sense. I hope they put themselves on the shoes of those dealing with unbearable inflation in their domestic bills or in their businesses. I hope they bring the right solutions to address the challenges of our time: spiralling costs of energy, the climate emergency and energy insecurity. .

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Asia's coral gardener on a quest to save the world's imperilled reefs

Eco-Business

Coral reefs are fast disappearing. Malaysian oceanographer Anuar Abdullah has developed a simple, effective way to restore coral. He tells Eco-Business that successful reef rehabilitation depends on cooperation with local communities.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Asian tycoons lead push to make world’s cheapest green hydrogen in India

Eco-Business

India has the potential to be a world leading hydrogen producer and exporter, as the country's vast conglomerates move to produce cut-price green fuel. But to realise this ambition, India must fill a big infrastructure and technology gap.

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