The agency awarded contracts to develop emission-slashing airplane designs that can take flight by 2050, including a hybrid-electric airliner. (Fast Company)
NASA explores building the Prius of airliners
How Can We Remove Carbon From the Air? Here Are a Few Ideas
Carbon-dioxide removal is getting a lot of attention from investors and entrepreneurs. But there are all sorts of ways to do that, each with pros and cons. (Wall Street Journal)
Trump resistance begins with over 100 progressive groups gathering Thursday
Working Families Party, MoveOn, Indivisible, and other organizations are convening massive online meetings to strategize for Trump 2.0, beginning tomorrow. (Fast Company)
In the Quest for Electric Planes, Hybrid May Be the Answer
Batteries alone can’t get planes far enough for most flights. But airplane manufacturers are hoping a hybrid plane could be the best way to go. (Wall Street Journal)
How to Kill ‘Zombie’ Accounts to Protect Your Security and Privacy
You may have forgotten about these ‘zombie’ accounts, but their servers haven’t—leaving your information vulnerable to hackers. (Wall Street Journal)
Should You Make Up Personal Information When Signing Up With Websites?
The more you share, the greater the risk to security and privacy. But lying can also cause problems. (Wall Street Journal)
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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New Research Reveals the Complex Character of Wealthy Millennials
Worth’s Millennial Mindset Report reveals what makes well-off folks around their thirties stand out from earlier generations and mainstream peers. (Worth)
160+ Philanthropists Are Demanding Charity Law Reform
A progressive campaign called Donor Revolt will push for legislation to make private foundations and donor-advised funds pay out more money, more quickly, with fewer strings. (Read on Worth.)