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EV battery fires are on the rise. They’re also totally preventable
There are ways to make e-bike and e-scooter batteries safer, from technological innovations to common sense storage techniques. (Fast Company)
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How AI Might Change the Way We Supply and Consume Energy
Building better batteries. Improving policy-making. Matching supply and demand more accurately. Artificial intelligence may make it easier to arrive at a greener future. (Wall Street Journal)
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The 25 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Now That ChatGPT Is Here
As with all new tools, society has to figure out which tasks AI is best for, and how to use it without breaking things. That’s especially tricky when we’re still trying to figure out what the technology can even do … Continue reading
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How to leverage your skills to land jobs on LinkedIn
If you’re looking for a position, or just open to offers, highlighting your skills on LinkedIn plays a critical role. According to LinkedIn data, recruiters are 50 percent more likely to search candidates by skills than by years of experience. … Continue reading
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Yes, buying an electric car will save you money . . . sooner than you’d think
You can lower your carbon footprint—and your expenses—pretty quickly, depending on the model you buy and where you live. (Fast Company)
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NFTs are still worth something—just not what you think
Virtual ownership of a virtual good is a way to support artists, score bonus content, and buy into a cultural community. Maybe it’s just not a good shortcut to get rich. (Fast Company)
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Everything you need to know about switching to solar power
The cost of solar energy is plummeting while the price of grid electricity keeps climbing. But costs and savings can vary a lot depending on your location. (Fast Company)
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What California’s new privacy law really means for you
California has just enacted the biggest privacy law in the U.S., and it could set the tone for consumer rights across the country. (Fast Company)
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Here’s what you should tip Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart workers
Five percent? Ten? Twenty? As more of our rides, food, and other stuff comes from apps, what’s a fair reward for the humans behind the technology? (Fast Company)
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Notre-Dame fire: Why historic restorations keep going up in flames
It’s too early to know what caused the devastating fire in Paris, but all it takes is a moment of negligence to burn a historic building to the ground. (Fast Company)
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