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How to Fix Climate Change (A Sneaky Policy Guide)

Climate change is a planetary emergency. We have to do something now — but what? Saul Griffith, an inventor and renewable electricity advocate (and a recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant), has a plan. In his book "Electrify," Griffith lays out a detailed blueprint for fighting climate change while creating millions of new jobs and a healthier environment. Griffith's plan can be summed up simply: Electrify everything. He explains exactly what it would take to transform our infrastructure, update our grid, and adapt our households to make this possible. Billionaires may contemplate escaping our worn-out planet on a private rocket ship to Mars, but the rest of us, Griffith says, will stay and fight for the future.

"I want readers to be able to understand the main arguments of this book without getting stuck in too many details," he writes in one of the book's appendices, excerpted below. "Here, I will try to offer you dinner party-ready talking points for the main questions that people will inevitably have for the main argument of the book. Each topic is worthy of a book in itself. If I dispose of a favorite baby of yours too quickly here, or you think I have it all ass-backward, then we should grab a beer sometime."—The Editors

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Daily Crunch: Alphabet CEO lays off 12,000 people, says company 'hired for a different economic reality
Daily Crunch: Alphabet CEO lays off 12,000 people, says company 'hired for a different economic reality
Are you still playing Wordle? Or perhaps you switched to its clone Quordle. Well, Quordle was acquired by Merriam-Webster, Paul reports. If you’ve never tried it, Quordle is similar to the basic Wordle concept, guessing a word in a certain amount of tries, except there are four five-letter words to guess at once, with just nine tries. It might be just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter’s night.


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Kenyan security forces kill 10 suspected al Shabaab fighters
Kenyan security forces kill 10 suspected al Shabaab fighters
Kenyan security forces have killed 10 fighters from Somalia's al Shabaab Islamist group in eastern Kenya, a government official said on Thursday.


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U.S. FAA says 'unintentionally deleted files' prompted computer outage
U.S. FAA says 'unintentionally deleted files' prompted computer outage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday a preliminary review found that contract personnel "unintentionally deleted files" disrupting a key computer system and prompting a nationwide groundstop on Jan. 11 that disrupted more than 11,000 flights.


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EU plans to defeat China and US in clean tech battle
EU plans to defeat China and US in clean tech battle
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ForbesWomen Weekly: Jacinda Arderns Shocking Resignation. Plus: Why Do Women Take Less Time Off Than Men?
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Fed will face tough choices the longer debt ceiling impasse persists -analysts
Fed will face tough choices the longer debt ceiling impasse persists -analysts
The standoff over the U.S. government's borrowing limit is unlikely for now to crimp the Federal Reserve's plans for higher interest rates and to shrink its massive balance sheet, but it could force tough choices the longer the impasse drags on.













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7 charged with domestic terrorism after deadly shooting near proposed Atlanta police training facility | CNN
7 charged with domestic terrorism after deadly shooting near proposed Atlanta police training facility | CNN
Seven people were arrested and charged with domestic terrorism following the fatal shooting of one person and the shooting of a Georgia state trooper near a proposed Atlanta police training facility, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.


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Inflation in Japan hits highest level in 41 years | CNN Business
Inflation in Japan hits highest level in 41 years | CNN Business
Japan's core consumer prices in December rose 4.0% from a year earlier, double the central bank's 2% target and hitting a fresh 41-year high, data showed on Friday, adding to recent growing signs of mounting inflationary pressure.


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7 Entrepreneurial Tactics These Big Companies Used to Dominate and How to Learn from Them
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Scientists perform real-time environmental sensing over 524 kilometers of live aerial fiber
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U.S. home sales slump to 12-year low; glimmers of hope emerging
U.S. home sales slump to 12-year low; glimmers of hope emerging
U.S. existing home sales plunged to a 12-year low in December, but declining mortgage rates raised cautious optimism that the embattled housing market could be close to finding a floor.


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Dozens of Women and Girls Kidnapped by Extremists Are Freed in Burkina Faso
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More than 60 people were abducted a week ago while searching for food in an area blockaded by insurgents. On Friday, the military said the captives had been released.


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Stanford psychology expert: This is the No. 1 skill parents need to teach their kidsbut most don't
Stanford psychology expert: This is the No. 1 skill parents need to teach their kidsbut most don't
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Sajid Javid calls for patients to pay for GP and A&E visits
Sajid Javid calls for patients to pay for GP and A&E visits
Radical reforms needed to tackle waiting times, says former health secretary


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Jim Cramer names 6 e-commerce plays that are buys, says to wait on Amazon
Jim Cramer names 6 e-commerce plays that are buys, says to wait on Amazon
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U.S. asks judge to hold Shkreli in contempt for allegedly flouting pharma industry ban
U.S. asks judge to hold Shkreli in contempt for allegedly flouting pharma industry ban
A judge had imposed a lifetime ban on Martin Shkreli working in the drug industry last year.


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Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 makes up nearly half of U.S. COVID cases- CDC
Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 makes up nearly half of U.S. COVID cases- CDC
The fast-spreading Omicron XBB.1.5 is estimated to make up nearly half of U.S. COVID-19 cases, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed on Friday, putting it on track to become the dominant subvariant in the country.


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Morgan Stanley cuts CEO James Gormans pay to $31.5mn after profits drop
Morgan Stanley cuts CEO James Gormans pay to $31.5mn after profits drop
Investment bank cites weaker financial performance and challenging economy in 2022


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North Dakota rejects bill that considers $1,500 fine for using pronouns other than those assigned at birth
North Dakota rejects bill that considers $1,500 fine for using pronouns other than those assigned at birth
Republican Sen. David Clemens, of West Fargo, says he hopes the bill will discourage schools from promoting transgenderism. Reed Eliot Rahrich, who identifies as transgender, says the proposal is an affront to human rights for transgender people and state-funded employees.


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Twitter is down to fewer than 550 full-time engineers
Twitter is down to fewer than 550 full-time engineers
Before Musk led a $44 billion leveraged buyout of Twitter last year, Twitter's headcount stood at about 7,500 employees.


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AWOL Navy SEAL Daniel Swift killed in Ukraine, official says
AWOL Navy SEAL Daniel Swift killed in Ukraine, official says
Daniel W. Swift was killed in Ukraine on Jan. 18, an official told CBS News.


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5 Colorado first responders charged in 2019 death of Elijah McClain plead not guilty to all charges | CNN
5 Colorado first responders charged in 2019 death of Elijah McClain plead not guilty to all charges | CNN
The five Aurora, Colorado first responders indicted by a state grand jury for the 2019 death of Elijah McClain pleaded not guilty to all charges Friday afternoon in an Adams County courthouse.


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Former ZebPay CEO Avinash Shekhar Launches Web3 Startup TaxNodes
Former ZebPay CEO Avinash Shekhar Launches Web3 Startup TaxNodes
Former ZebPay CEO Avinash Shekhar launches his own startup TaxNodes in the Crypto and Web3 spaceFormer ZebPay CEO Avinash Shekhar launches his own startup TaxNodes in the Crypto and Web3 space, , zebpay, Avinash Shekhar, Web3 Startup, Crypto sector, TaxNodes


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GOP Rep. George Santos denies claims he performed as a drag queen | CNN Politics
GOP Rep. George Santos denies claims he performed as a drag queen | CNN Politics
Embattled Republican Rep. George Santos is strongly denying claims that he once performed as a drag queen.


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Nikki Haley teases a 2024 presidential run: 'We need to go in a new direction'
And can I be that leader? Yes, I think I can be that leader, Haley said in a new interview, adding, Ive never lost a race.


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How liars create the illusion of truth
How liars create the illusion of truth
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Nadhim Zahawi agreed on penalty to settle tax bill worth millions
Nadhim Zahawi agreed on penalty to settle tax bill worth millions
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Treasure hunters circle in search of Islamic States lost loot
Treasure hunters circle in search of Islamic States lost loot
The ruins of Iraq and Syria are proving a treasure trove, with former foes vying to uncover buried bullion, dollars and jewels


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Barclays upgrades Ralph Lauren, a 'best-in-class' apparel name with growth opportunities
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Spanish police detain Brazil's Dani Alves over sexual assault allegation
Spanish police detain Brazil's Dani Alves over sexual assault allegation
BARCELONA :Dani Alves appeared before a judge in Barcelona on Friday over a sexual assault allegation after Spanish police detained and questioned the Brazil defender and the public prosecutor requested he be jailed on remand.A spokesperson for the local Mossos d'Esquadra force said officers had taken Alves,


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Byjus to shed thousands more jobs
Byjus to shed thousands more jobs
Employees across the edtech giants category and strategy teams are likely to be affected the most.


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People are keen to move out of big cities due to inflation. They are eyeing these sunny locations for lower-cost living.
People are keen to move out of big cities due to inflation. They are eyeing these sunny locations for lower-cost living.
Americans are opting for sunny, more affordable destinations to relocate to, rather than big cities like New York and Los Angeles, according to a Redfin report.


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Peru grapples with 'nationwide chaos' as protests spread
Peru grapples with 'nationwide chaos' as protests spread
Peru's capital, Lima, awoke on Friday to find one of the city's most historic buildings burnt to the ground after another night of anti-government protests that extended across the country, as the president vowed to get tougher on "vandals."


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Virginia's Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine announces bid for third Senate term
Virginia's Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine announces bid for third Senate term
\"Tim Kaine has proven to be an exemplary Senator that continues to deliver for Virginia and our country time and time again,\" Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a statement to NBC News.


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Opinion: The solution to the U.S. debt disaster is a value-added tax
Opinion: The solution to the U.S. debt disaster is a value-added tax
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Justice Department tells Jim Jordan it won't share information about ongoing investigations | CNN Politics
Justice Department tells Jim Jordan it won't share information about ongoing investigations | CNN Politics
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Florida gives its reasons for rejecting proposed AP African American Studies course | CNN Politics
Florida gives its reasons for rejecting proposed AP African American Studies course | CNN Politics
Under DeSantis - whose standing among conservatives has soared nationwide following his public stances on hot-button cultural issues and who is said to be weighing a potential 2024 presidential bid - the state has banned the teaching of critical race theory. Last year, it moved to prohibit instruction that suggests anyone is privileged or oppressed based on their race or skin color.


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Flu, Covid-19 and RSV are all trending down for the first time in months | CNN
Flu, Covid-19 and RSV are all trending down for the first time in months | CNN
"We're just not utilizing [vaccines] most effectively around the world. I mean 30% of the world still has not received a single vaccine," she said. "In every country in the world, including in the US, we're missing key demographics."


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Allies Fail to Agree on Sending Tanks to Ukraine
Allies Fail to Agree on Sending Tanks to Ukraine
The lack of agreement was certain to disappoint many in Ukraine, including President Zelensky, who had appealed directly to the officials before the talks began. “Hundreds of thank-yous are not hundreds of tanks,” he said in a video address. “All of us can use thousands of words in discussions, but I cannot use words instead of guns.”


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Layoffs at Alphabet are the latest sign Big Tech is finally taking steps to manage ballooning expenses
Layoffs at Alphabet are the latest sign Big Tech is finally taking steps to manage ballooning expenses
Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) on Friday became the latest technology giant to lay off thousands of workers — a move we expected from the Club holding given falling advertising revenue and growing fears of a recession.


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Record high share in U.S. report delaying medical treatments due to costs here's how you can save on health care
Record high share in U.S. report delaying medical treatments due to costs  here's how you can save on health care
\"Getting onto a treatment plan immediately may delay the debilitating effects of a condition, like muscle degeneration,\" Donovan said. \"In fact, early detection for conditions like cancer can save your life.\"


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4 questions to ask when evaluating AI prototypes for bias
4 questions to ask when evaluating AI prototypes for bias
By asking challenging questions, AI teams can find new ways to improve their models and strive to prevent these scenarios from occurring. For instance, a close examination can help them determine whether they need to look at more data or if they will need a third party, such as a privacy expert, to review their product.


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Rishi Sunak fined for not wearing seatbelt during Lancashire visit
Rishi Sunak fined for not wearing seatbelt during Lancashire visit
Meanwhile, the announcement of the latest round of levelling up funds was marred by accusations by Andy Street, the Conservative mayor for the West Midlands, that the government was fostering a “begging bowl culture” among local authorities. A Guardian analysis also revealed that Tory seats had received considerably more money from the fund than other seats with similar deprivation levels.


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Biden accused of hypocrisy as he seeks extradition of Julian Assange
Biden accused of hypocrisy as he seeks extradition of Julian Assange
“If Julian Assange ends up in a maximum security prison in the United States for the rest of his life, every other journalist around the world will think, ‘Should I really report this information I’ve been given? Should I really speak out about this denial of human rights or miscarriage of justice in any country?’” he said.


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Elijah McClain: officers to enter pleas to charges in death of Black man put in chokehold
Elijah McClain: officers to enter pleas to charges in death of Black man put in chokehold
In the summer of 2020, police dressed in riot gear used pepper spray to disperse a largely peaceful gathering of thousands at a vigil in Aurora protesting McClain’s death, including local musicians playing violins to honor his love of the instrument, which he played.


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Area 120, Google's in-house incubator, severely impacted by Alphabet mass layoffs
Area 120, Google's in-house incubator, severely impacted by Alphabet mass layoffs
Area 120 underwent a reorg in 2021 that saw the group moved into a new Google Labs division led by Clay Bavor, where it lived alongside other forward-looking efforts at Google having to do with augmented reality, virtual reality and videoconferencing. Then came cuts. Last September, Google canceled half the projects at Area 120 and majorly reduced the program’s staffing.


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North Dakota rejects bill that considers $1,500 fine for using pronouns other than those assigned at birth
North Dakota rejects bill that considers $1,500 fine for using pronouns other than those assigned at birth
Republican Sen. David Clemens, of West Fargo, says he hopes the bill will discourage schools from promoting transgenderism. Reed Eliot Rahrich, who identifies as transgender, says the proposal is an affront to human rights for transgender people and state-funded employees.


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Morgan Stanley cuts CEO James Gormans pay to $31.5mn after profits drop
Morgan Stanley cuts CEO James Gormans pay to $31.5mn after profits drop
Investment bank cites weaker financial performance and challenging economy in 2022


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Area 120, Google's in-house incubator, severely impacted by Alphabet mass layoffs
Area 120, Google's in-house incubator, severely impacted by Alphabet mass layoffs
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Debunking the myths of why venture investors don't fund diverse startups
Debunking the myths of why venture investors don't fund diverse startups
For one, women (especially Black women) are more likely to start a business than men (and continue to open companies in increasing amounts), meaning the idea that there aren’t enough women to invest in is simply untrue.


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Thoma Bravo agrees to acquire digital forensics firm Magnet Forensics for over $1B
Thoma Bravo agrees to acquire digital forensics firm Magnet Forensics for over $1B
For Thoma Bravo, which now has an estimated more than $114 billion in assets under management, Magnet Forensics is the latest in a series of high-profile software venture purchases. In 2022, the firm spent billions of dollars buying cybersecurity startups Ping Identity, Sailpoint, ForgeRock, Bottomline Technologies and Coupa Software.


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With a focus on patients with chronic illness, Nourish hopes to help Americans eat better
With a focus on patients with chronic illness, Nourish hopes to help Americans eat better
There’s still plenty of room for Nourish to grow on both fronts: The vast majority of chronic illness patients who could benefit from seeing an RD currently don’t, and even when they do, eating well remains a struggle. Will an app help make their journey easier? Only time will tell.


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4 investors discuss the next big wave for alternative seafood startups
4 investors discuss the next big wave for alternative seafood startups
We have strong indications that FDA clearance is coming, and that will tick a big box for institutional and later-stage investors. Once this is behind us, it will be about who is in the market showing traction and producing a product at a price point that makes a compelling business case.


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GoodOnes raises to help make sense of your mess of a camera roll
GoodOnes raises to help make sense of your mess of a camera roll
“With the creation of mobile platforms, we ended up delivering powerful computers, digital cameras and streaming devices in everyone’s pocket – we could never have anticipated the volume of new content that would be created,” Rich Miner, who co-founded Android, and is an angel investor in GoodOnes’ round, said in a statement. “GoodOnes brings powerful curation to the deluge of photos we’ve all come to accumulate. I’m very excited about this tool & tech, which is why I was thrilled to invest.”


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Why international DFIs are looking to African startups to scale impact investing efforts
Why international DFIs are looking to African startups to scale impact investing efforts
Usually deploying capital from national or international development funds, DFIs back development and private-sector projects in less industrialized economies to promote job creation and sustainable economic growth. Keen to align with those missions, these organizations seek to back tech startups that can make an impact — for example, tech that grants and increases marginalized populations’ access to financial services, food and energy.


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TechCrunch+ roundup: 2023 unicorn slump, global VC slowdown, email marketing 101
TechCrunch+ roundup: 2023 unicorn slump, global VC slowdown, email marketing 101
I’m a co-founder of a very early-stage startup. My co-founder and I are considering bringing on a third co-founder, who was recently laid off. She is currently in the United States on an H-1B with a grace period that will expire soon.


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A new kind of PE fund plans to roll up German startups into potential unicorns and bigger exits
A new kind of PE fund plans to roll up German startups into potential unicorns and bigger exits
If Haas is right, then German startups just got a potential new exit opportunity. And in this downward-leaning macro environment, that can be no bad thing, especially if you are a startup finding it difficult to raise and are looking for the exit doors.


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Gas, Slay, what's next? Fire?
Gas, Slay, what's next? Fire?
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The NATO Alliance Is Holding Strong on Ukraine. But Fractures Are Emerging.
The NATO Alliance Is Holding Strong on Ukraine. But Fractures Are Emerging.
“This isn’t really about one single platform,” Mr. Austin said, quickly pivoting to note that Ukraine was still getting more than 100 Bradley fighting vehicles and nearly 90 Stryker combat vehicles from the United States, the equivalent of “two brigades of combat power.”




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