What Gates is putting forward aren’t legitimate arguments that can be made in good faith. They are shopworn fossil fuel industry talking points.

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My stupid ignorance and poignant realization.

My stupid ignorance and poignant realization.

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Israel controls the flow of food into Gaza. It has calculated how many calories Palestinians need to stay alive. Its data shows only a fraction has been allowed in

How does the food we eat affect the climate?

How does the food we eat affect the climate?

For billions, it can mean hours spent collecting water. For almost a million, it means dying from disease.

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What sound makes a language Indian or more broadly, South Asian?

What sound makes a language Indian or more broadly, South Asian?

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