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Smart (and distributed) electric grids are also enabling a more sustainable approach to electricity supply and demand. Rather than simply generating electricity in one place and sending it to consumer, these grids *“are characterized by bi-directional flows of electricity and information between generators and consumers.”*
Rethinking Our Cities to Tackle Climate Change
Laurie Winkless
Despite their inherent value and importance, blue carbon ecosystems are disappearing at a rapid pace. It is [estimated](https://academic.oup.com/aob/article/125/2/197/5677522) that globally, 50% of salt marshes, 35% of mangroves and 29% of seagrass meadows have been degraded or lost since the mid-twentieth century. These ecosystems are succumbing to the “coastal squeeze” between climate-driven impacts (including sea level rise and extreme weather events) and development of coastal areas.
How Blue Carbon Can Tackle the Climate, Biodiversity and Development Crises
Katie Wood
Whether we like it or not, [emotions](https://fourminutebooks.com/how-emotions-are-made-summary/) are an essential part of how people interact with each other at work. In fact, research shows that most people experience [negative emotions at work](https://fourminutebooks.com/anxiety-at-work-summary/) on a regular basis. This can have a negative impact on their performance and well-being.
You can change that by being genuinely nice to your colleagues and showing emotion. Studies suggest that by doing so you contribute to a sense of belongingness and the humanization of the workplace.
No Hard Feelings Summary
Maria Deac
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