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329,000 robots for our net-zero future: China vs. USA [đź’ˇ 5 Ideas]
Description
Here are today’s five topics on climate & clean energy, startup investment, AI for entrepreneurs, and mindfulness in leadership:
1. đź“Š CLIMATE DATA
Robots: Building a net-zero future (not just stealing jobs)
2. đź‘Ź CEO TO KNOW
Bill Flederbach @ ClimeCo (45M tons of CO2e reduced, avoided, or removed)
3. đź’¸ INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT
Howard Fischer @ Gratitude Railroad (from hedge fund to impact investor)
4. 🤖 AI INSIGHT
People are OK with AI taking 58% of our jobs.
5. ⛰️ MINDFUL MOMENT
Believe it or not, data shows the world is getting better.
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Cover image source: Friis and Riley at Harvard University. 2025.
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