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Google promised to defund climate lies, but the ads keep coming
Google said in 2021 that it would stop running ads alongside videos and other content that denied the existence and causes of climate change.
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The real-world costs of the digital race for Bitcoin
Bitcoin mines cash in on electricity — by devouring it, selling it, even turning it off — and they cause immense pollution. In many cases, the public pays a price.
‘Recession resilient’ climate start-ups shine in tech downturn
Tech workers and investors are flocking to start-ups that aim to combat climate change.
Can Uber be useful and do us good?
New research suggests that ride services in India might cut pollution. We haven’t seen this in the U.S.
This Slack channel helps you quit your job to work on climate change
In July 2020, two former Google employees launched a Slack network for people who want to work on climate solutions. It now has more than 8,500 members.
Bitcoin miners want to recast themselves as eco-friendly
Facing intense criticism, the crypto mining industry is trying to change the view that its energy-guzzling computers are harmful to the climate.
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How tech can (and can’t) help you fight soaring energy bills
Thermostats like Nest go a long way toward helping you use less energy, but the real problem-solvers are people.
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