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Welcome to the week.

Thinking about everyone in Florida as Hurricane Milton intensifies and grows closer. Stay safe out there! As a reminder, you can support ongoing Helene relief efforts here.

Here’s the rest of the news.

This week:

  • 🏭️Britain’s last coal plant

  • 💉mRNA bird flu vaccines

  • 🐟️Local seafood systems

  • 💾Automatic opt-ins

  • And more

Have a great week,

— Willow

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Last week, we asked: How familiar are you with the concept of Truth and Reconciliation for Indigenous peoples?

You said:

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Very familiar (18%)

“I have read all of the recommendations and try to reread them every September 30. I participate in truth and reconciliation events, when possible (attending a webinar today). I have a LONG way to go to fully be the ally I want to, but I do actively take steps to learn, to listen, to be better.”

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Somewhat familiar (31%)

“I think that I know all about it, but, I probably don't know as much as I think I do... as usual.”

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Not very familiar (22%)

“I am in the US, but I saw the Wear Orange campaign on social media. I knew it had something to do with boarding schools for Indigenous people, but nothing beyond that.”

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Not at all familiar (29%)

New Shit Giver Alan is here because “I primarily joined in order to see what I could learn, however, as a seasoned volunteer working mainly within the British NHS, who knows what opportunities are going to present themselves?“

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