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Happy Monday, Shit Givers.

I’ve finally dug my way out of my inbox after being away for a week, and am back with your weekly news and action steps.

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This week:

  • 🥑 Corporate food waste solutions

  • 🏗️ Scaling green steel

  • 🔥 Wildfire smoke and dementia

  • 🧑‍⚖️ Prisoners training A.I.

  • And more

Have a great week,

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