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Welcome to the week.

Let’s start it off right with some updates on the world’s biggest issues, and as always, some Action steps.

Here we go.

This week:

• 🪸Deep sea mining debates

• 😷mpox in Africa

• 🌊Desalination in Spain

•  🔬AI scientists

• And more

Have a great week,

— Willow

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Last week, we asked: How likely are you to support a candidate who prioritizes climate action?

You said:

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Very likely (64%)

“Climate action is the most urgent and far reaching issue. It cannot be ignored.”

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Somewhat likely (11%)

“I want a workable approach to legislation and enforcement. No pie in the sky OR blatant denial…. No infighting and power empire building…. Workable paths that are doable and hold us all accountable for both successes and failures. Responsible. ”

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Somewhat unlikely (7%)

“Looking for candidates willing to enforce current laws, a science education/background, and live in the area of operations.”

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Very unlikely (17%)

“We have more important things to worry about.”

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