
Hyundai ends aluminum deal with coal-happy corp following K-pop protest over climate concerns
The South Korean auto company Hyundai has ended its 2022 agreement for procuring aluminum for its electric vehicles from Adaro Minerals, which plans to build 2.2 gigawatts of coal-fired power plants to power its aluminum smelter.
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Lithium has a chokehold on green tech, but new sodium batteries could change that
Green energy is intrinsically linked to lithium batteries, but Natron Energy has introduced sodium-ion batteries as a safer, faster-charging alternative.
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Tattoos for Gaza: 100+ tattoo artists around the world will raise funds for Palestinians this weekend
Over 100 international tattoo artists have come together to offer specific designs that aim to benefit mutual aid organizations in Palestine.
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22 Ideas To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of the AAPI community.
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More art, less trash: These 'reuse centers' promote upcycling in Washington
Similar to thrift stores, the shops keep potential waste out of landfills by repurposing ‘stuff’ in new sustainable ways.
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B Corps have a new home base with co-working space in Portland
Place to B is a new co-working concept in Portland that connects ethical business owners in a communal space.
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7 Ideas To Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend
April 27 is Independent Bookstore Day — a celebration of indie bookshops across the United States! Here are some ways to celebrate the big event.
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TED announces rebrand, invites more conversation (and controversy) at 2024 conference
To kick off TED’s 2024 conference, head of TED Chris Anderson unveiled TED’s new tagline and changes to this year’s event
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Meet the startup that wants to make it easier to be an informed citizen
This Oregon-based startup aims to make civic engagement a lot more easy and enjoyable — for voters, candidates, advocacy organizations, and businesses alike.
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LEGO stores just completely changed the way they support autistic shoppers
LEGO will enhance accessibility in stores worldwide with new shopping features, in hopes of creating a more inclusive environment for all LEGO lovers.
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Lily Gladstone, Greta Gerwig, more join Netflix committee to award trans, nonbinary, female filmmakers with life-changing grant
Gerwig and Gladstone join forces with industry giants to award $50,000 grants to underrepresented filmmakers through new Netflix program.
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