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Welcome to the week.

I’m back after escaping to the desert last week to celebrate a dear friend with all the debauchery a group of women in their 30s can muster.

Turns out the news did not stop while I was away! So let’s get to it.

This Week

• Grid scale energy storage

• Immunotherapy treatment wins

• Mysteries of the deep sea floor

• AI water usage

And more.

Have a great week,

— Willow

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Last week, we asked: How often do you discuss climate concerns with friends, family, or colleagues?

You said:

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Frequently (52%)

“I am fortunate to work in the renewable energy space, so it's a constant around here. Last week, the byword was ‘How 'bout them 3500% tariffs on solar panels?’ If I said that to anyone outside of work, it would not have brought on all the bitter chuckles.”

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Occasionally (29%)

“It always depends on who the relative is and what their politics are on the subject. There are some people who get angry if you try to point out the truth.”

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Rarely (14%)

“They won't engage with me.”

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Never (5%)

New Shit Giver Michael is here because “I believe it is important to be well read on as many topics as possible that are affecting all of humanity on this planet.“

Couldn’t agree more. Let’s get started!

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