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This is what your life will be like when the world hits a dangerous climate tipping point

Fast Company Tech

Right now they say were on track for about 2.7 At the same time, well likely get better at forecasting and tracking wildfires, and, out of pure necessity, more cities will have clean air shelters with filtration systems where people can be protected from wildfire smoke. But researchers can make an educated guess.

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The best VPNs for staying anonymous and secure on the web

Mashable Tech

Don't freak out, but your gut is right: Your internet service provider (ISP) is tracking your every click to compile anonymous browsing logs they can potentially sell to advertising companies , or even cough up to government agencies in the interest of censorship. Here are some criteria we recommend considering: Trustworthiness. Jurisdiction.

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Where to look for data on mass government firings

Fast Company Tech

government workers have been fired in recent weeks , according to a Reuters tally of announcements tracking President Donald Trump’s plan to shrink the federal workforce. They are tracked separately under the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) program, and the data is reported with a one-week lag. job market.