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How Bezos’ latest plan to protect forests could backfire

The Verge

Last year, after he pledged $10 billion to fight climate change, activists in the US called him out for not doing enough to cut down Amazon’s pollution or work with local communities while crafting his environmental plans. And that doesn’t work,” says Forrest Fleischman, who teaches natural resources policy at the University of Minnesota.

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How heavy metals get into baby food—and what California is doing to help parents

Fast Company Tech

For example, local water that contains heavy metals is often used to rinse debris and bugs off natural products, such as leaves used to make a widely used supplement called kratom. Michael White is a distinguished professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut. Read the original article.

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Raising Money for Universities during COVID-19

Connection Cafe

Changing Higher Ed Episode 43: Raising Money for Universities during COVID with Scott Roberts and Tim Hill . Higher education fundraising is even more critical as colleges and universities navigate the unexpected and unpredictable financial situation caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Staying on Message.

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How panic over rumored school shooting threats went viral

The Verge

We can think about media panics going back several centuries, potentially, but at least over the past 100 years,” James Walsh, associate professor at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, who has written about social media and societal panic, tells The Verge. DO NOT share or forward the threat.

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General Motors, after flubbing its deal with Nikola, eyes a new hydrogen truck project

The Verge

The move is further evidence that automakers are continuing to place huge bets on hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, despite major fueling limitations. A handful of stations are up and running, and more are in the works in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

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Why some school districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds

Fast Company Tech

A study of a preschool program in West Hartford, Connecticut, for example, found the amount of childrens time spent interacting with an adult caregiver increased from 3 % to 22% after the program moved from a crowded basement room to a larger classroom with bathrooms, sinks, storage space, and phones inside the classroom.

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14 Top Nonprofit Websites to Inspire Your Organization

DNL OmniMedia

Located in Darien, Connecticut, the Darien Nature Center is a nonprofit educational organization providing community programs for animal and nature lovers of all ages. These include: Local events calendar. Check out their homepage: Why This Nonprofit Website Stands Out. Each event links to a dedicated page where readers can register.