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Why Mozilla is betting on a decentralized social networking future

TechCrunch

Consumers are hungry for a new way of social networking, where trust and safety are paramount and power isn’t centralized with a Big Tech CEO in charge… or at least that’s what Mozilla believes.

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After bootstrapping for 15 years, energy renovation company Effy raises $22 million

TechCrunch

The energy renovation company based in France is doing well, but it is addressing a market that is much bigger than anticipated. The company worked on energy renovation for public buildings, residential buildings and industrial facilities. “We Similarly, Effy can handle the paperwork to obtain subsidies for energy renovation work.

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Government, Energy, and IT sectors identified as primary targets for cyber threat actors in the UAE

CIO

The Government, Energy, and Information Technology sectors are the most targeted by cyber threat actors, and traditional attack vectors such as Business Email Compromise (BEC) and phishing remain prevalent, still posing a continuous threat.

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Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa

TechCrunch

Husk Power Systems , a clean energy company that has been at the forefront of fueling rural electrification since 2008, is planning to launch 500 solar mini-grids in Nigeria over the next five years. “We welcome the Energy Compact commitments made by Husk Power and appreciate their leadership.

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Microsoft’s climate fund backs sustainable jet fuel company Dimensional Energy

TechCrunch

The increasing need to reduce carbon emissions drives many industries, including airlines and transportation, to seek sustainable alternatives to meet emission reduction targets and fulfill corporate social responsibility commitments.

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Reverion eyes commercial launch to draw more energy out of biogas

TechCrunch

It’s a form of chemical energy that must be converted into electricity before it can flow into homes. Either way, some energy is lost in the conversion process, but Reverion aims to push biogas fuel-cell efficiency toward its limit. Biogas comes from decomposing waste and is mostly made up of methane.

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Cultivating Infectious Energy with Keith Smith

Let's Grow Leaders

Do you remember the last time you felt infectious energy? Some have tapped into how to maintain a higher energy output but the majority of us are still on this journey. In this episode, Keith shares his insights on how to tap into the infectious energy we have deep down, and take steps to identify drain and imbalances.

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