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Recent research shows the harmful environmental impact of online cryptocurrency is comparable to that of beef production or crude oil.

Researchers found that between 2016 to 2021, each $1 created in Bitcoin market value was responsible for $0.35 in global climate damages. In comparison, beef production was responsible for $0.33 and burned crude oil for $0.41. The report approximated that global climate damages of Bitcoin between 2016 and 2021 reached $12 billion.

Environmental groups are urging U.S. leaders to ban new mining operations after the weight of these findings.

Should we ban cryptocurrency mining?

Citizens Over Cars: Here Are 5 Ways We The People Can Reclaim Cities

In 2020, 91.5% of U.S. families had access to at least one of the 275,924,442 registered vehicles in the country. But the “American love affair with automobiles” is called a myth for a reason: the reality is not always alluring. Especially if you're not in a car in the city.

Here's what we can do to reclaim roads: invest in roads and reinvigorate mass transit, invest in safe bike and walkway networks, reimagine wasteful parking space, and reinvigorate cities with green spaces.

Ready to reclaim roads?

18 Days Until the Election

You don't have to wait until November 8th to cast your ballot.

Today, October 20th, North Carolina begins early voting.

Check when your state begins (or began) early voting below.

When can you cast your ballot?

Autonomous Taxis to Charge for Rides

In early June, 2022, California regulators unanimously approved the first commercial robotaxi service in San Francisco, making Cruise, a division of General Motors the first autonomous vehicle company to get a green-light to operate commercial AVs in a major U.S. city. 

The first-of-its-kind permit in California is a landmark moment in the rollout and commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

Are you ready for autonomous taxis in your city?

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And, In The End...

Today is Purple Thursday, a day in National Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise awareness for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Wear purple today in support and share the domestic violence hotline to help someone in need. Learn more about domestic violence here. 

—Jamie Epstein

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