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What to Read: Silicon Heartland–Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt

In an excerpt from her new book, Silicon Heartland, Rebecca A. Fannin discusses how her experience as an onsite reporter of emerging economies throughout Asia allowed her to recognize a developing region, this time in...

By Fighting the Ozone Hole, We Accidentally Saved Ourselves

With the Montreal Protocol, life on Earth dodged a bullet we didn’t even know was headed our way.

Climate Becomes Industrial Policy, Cities Jump Onboard as EV Popularity Surges

Governments around the world are doubling down on commitments to EV mandates, incentives, supply chains, and jobs, while many cities look at how to electrify fleets and meet demand for EV charging.

AI Dangers: Real or Human Hallucination?

The backlash to advances in artificial intelligence have come in all shapes and forms, from mild concern to dramatic over-reactions. Here’s a look at the primary concerns.

Carbon Dioxide Removal: The Tech That’s Polarizing Climate Science

For some, CDR is crucial to staying below 1.5C. Others say it should not even be on the table. Why is it so controversial?

Cities Are Rethinking What Kinds of Trees They’re Planting

U.S. cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, but hardier species can restore their canopies.

Inside the United Nations’ Water Week

Over 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and around 4.2 billion people–more than half of the world's population–experience severe water scarcity for at least one month per year. 

Why Enterprise Data Should be a Top Investment Priority in 2023

Investing in tech has the power to drive growth and competitiveness even in an uncertain market.

TikTok: Weapon of Destruction or Distraction

It’s time to consider that at its heart TikTok is a cultural tool of war attempting to lower the collective IQ of a new generation of American youth.

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