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Welcome to the week!
It’s a short week and the logo at the top of this email says 5 minutes or less so let’s get to it, shall we?
This week:
🏭Cutting aluminum emissions
🔫Gun violence and public health
🍞Ultra-processed bread
⏺Record labels vs AI
And more
Have a great week,
— Willow
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Every week, we help 35,000+ humans understand and unfuck the rapidly changing world around us. It feels great, and we’d love for you to join us.
🙋♀️ Vote!
Do you have a heat pump or are you planning on installing one?
Last week, we asked: Do you live somewhere that has implemented measures to help residents cope with heatwaves?
You said:
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Yes (35%)
“Cooling centers, air-conditioned spaces like libraries open longer hours.”
“A program for seniors to be able to receive a free portable air conditioner if they qualify. This is a huge step in the right direction!”
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 No (47%)
“London seems woefully under-prepared for extreme weather of any sort. But I'm seeing more lighter cladding materials and rooftops starting to filter in. ”
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I don't know (18%)
“We live in a rural area so we don't get a ton of extra stuff.”