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Wed. 01/05 - The Climate Emergency: Reasons to Hope

Gravity as a possible solution to one major drawback of wind and solar power, and reasons to be cautiously optimistic about our prospects for the climate overall. Plus, the link between physical strength and mental health. And the CDC’s zombie preparedness guide.

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Gravity Could Solve Clean Energy's One Major Drawback (Wired UK)

Gravity Energy Storage Will Show Its Potential in 2021 (IEEE Spectrum)

The rare spots of good news on climate…

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