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It's a cool article, but the upshot is so simple: it's probably easier to build batteries than transmission lines. I'm really hopeful that we'll be able to reform NEPA, but it's good to know that we might simply be saved by batteries.
She notes that in countries with better leave policies, this doesn't happen. While we're on the subject:
Seems like Japan has had a successful experiment with pro-natal policies.
Honestly, I don’t expect I’ll see either of these in theaters, but both their trailers look very impressive. And the ongoing memes about them coming out at once are pretty good. via kottke.org
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• Thread of data about research on painting stuff white to avoid heat island effects, and reduce energy use.