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Samasource raises $14.8 million to connect tech giants with Africa’s data talent

Impact Alpha

San Francisco-based Samasource trains and hires data reviewers in East Africa to tag photos and annotate other data sources for Fortune 500 companies. million to connect tech giants with Africa’s data talent appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Chevron’s #BlackLivesMatter Hypocrisy

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They claim that it risks leaving marginalized communities out in the cold and stalls development in Africa. Tags: Chevron (NYSE: CVX) Black Lives Matter civil rights National Urban League big tobacco American Petroleum Institute Royal Dutch Shell Plc bp america (nyse: BP) environmental racism Chevron Oil Richmond Refinery Explosion

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BMW and Sasol team up to plan hydrogen car infrastructure in South Africa

Hydrogen Fuel News

Among the main reasons H2 vehicles have yet to even approach mainstream adoption includes their high price tag and the lack of a meaningful refueling infrastructure. Challenges for South Africa He pointed out that if a larger hydrogen car rollout is ever to occur, a refueling infrastructure will be necessary.

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COP27: New Global Adaptation Agenda aims to establish climate resilience goals

Business Green

Of particular concern and focus is Africa, where the private finance share in the total financing of climate adaptation efforts is not more than three per cent, or $11.4bn. Seven times that amount will be needed annually until 2030.".

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89 groups endorse the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act

Front And Centered

Defenders of Wildlife | Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition / TAG | E3 Washington | Earthjustice | Earth Ministry . Mason County Climate Justice | Mother Africa | Native Youth Leadership Alliance . Climate Reality Project – Snohomish County Chapter | Community Alliance for Global Justice.

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'Titanic pivot from coal to hydrogen': Are steelmakers prepared for the rapid net zero transformation ahead?

Business Green

Sharing the findings on Twitter , BNEF's head of sustainable materials Julia Attwood described the estimated $278bn price tag for decarbonising a sector responsible for some seven per cent of global emissions was a "bargain".

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Addressing Climate Change and Economic Development at the Same Time

Climate 4.0

The graphic accompanying this article shows a projection of challenges in Africa, using our analysis. Our other research puts a similar price tag on significantly reducing emissions. We are happy to discuss its details at any time.) We can put a number on achieving this The Tau Institute analysis on behalf of the Climate 4.0