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Now to the news.

This week:

• 🌏️ A systemic plan for climate education

• 😷 A summer surge

• 🧑‍🌾Big Ag’s influence

• 📚️AI textbooks

• And more

Have a great week,

— Willow

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🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ All of the above (18%)

“I really love to do all of the above even though the donating and investing are small. I try to set an example to encourage others to do the same.”

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