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The Ecology of Commerce by Paul Hawken

The Ecology of Commerce by Paul Hawken

Business and economics books have influenced business managers, CEOs and, in some cases, entire political economies. But they have also propelled us forward blindly at an ever-increasing pace towards ecological destruction. The Ecology of Commerce…

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how the drone war in Ukraine is driving a fierce battle of innovation

how the drone war in Ukraine is driving a fierce battle of innovation

Drones are the signature technology of the Ukraine war. A few miniature aircraft designs were used in the war’s early days, but an incredible array of drones have now evolved. There are different types, sizes…

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Oil falls 1.5%, ends week lower on China demand fears By Reuters

Oil falls 1.5%, ends week lower on China demand fears By Reuters

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil futures fell about 1.5% on Friday, finishing the week lower on declining Chinese demand and hopes of a Gaza ceasefire agreement that could ease Middle East tensions and accompanying…

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Video game performers are becoming Hollywood stars in their own right − and are on strike to be paid and protected accordingly

Video game performers are becoming Hollywood stars in their own right − and are on strike to be paid and protected accordingly

Hollywood screenwriters went on strike in May 2023. Two months later, actors joined them on the picket line. Those strikes ended later that year with historic deals that included, for the first time, protections regarding…

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Not one, but two meteor showers are about to peak – here’s how to catch the stellar show

Not one, but two meteor showers are about to peak – here’s how to catch the stellar show

On any clear night, if you gaze skywards long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through the sky. Some nights, however, are better than others. At certain times of year, Earth passes through…

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Baker Hughes sees lower North America activity; bets on foreign demand By Reuters

Baker Hughes sees lower North America activity; bets on foreign demand By Reuters

HOUSTON (Reuters) – Baker Hughes cut its outlook for spending by oil producers on Friday, citing lower drilling activity by North American companies, joining other oilfield service companies in warning about softness in the region.…

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What GoFundMe conceals: The campaigns that fail

What GoFundMe conceals: The campaigns that fail

Long before the advent of reality television, the popular game show “Queen for a Day” thrilled American audiences by giving women who told heartbreaking tales of financial struggles a chance at winning expensive items that…

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Trump says he would probably let Powell continue on Fed board

Trump says he would probably let Powell continue on Fed board

Former US president Donald Trump said he would likely allow Jerome Powell to serve out his term as chair of the Federal Reserve Board until 2028, if Trump is elected again. “I’ve had my own…

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Drone food delivery is spreading across Australia. Research suggests we will eat more junk food as a result

Drone food delivery is spreading across Australia. Research suggests we will eat more junk food as a result

Last week, a drone delivery company called Wing (owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet) started operating in Melbourne. Some 250,000 residents in parts of the city’s eastern suburbs can now order food from cafes and…

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Goldman Sachs says next US president to have limited tools to significantly boost 2025 oil supply By Reuters

Goldman Sachs says next US president to have limited tools to significantly boost 2025 oil supply By Reuters

(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs said on Thursday that whoever wins the U.S. presidential election in November will have limited tools to significantly boost domestic oil supply next year. Strategic petroleum reserve stocks are low and…

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