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Climate Change, Drought, and Water Contamination: The Untold Story of California’s San Joaquin Valley

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By 2050, climate change is predicted to cause 250,000 deaths annually, making it one of the most critical health issues of our time. “Just before I started, I had been accepted to a mentorship program at Anderson Ranch with James Estrin and Ed Kashi,” she says. We all have a role to play.

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Why do we need smart(er) cities and how to build one

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Let’s turn to another picture here: A photograph of Aspern Seestadt on Smart City Vienna social media page, emphasizing the livelihood of the citizens rather than showcasing technological prowess. In the UK, for instance, the government open data program publishes data to help better policy-making and continuous improvement of services.