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Plutocratic biases are baked into the policies that structure charitable giving and big foundations.
Despite the eye-popping size of large foundations and the growth in the total number of foundations, the overwhelming majority of total giving, at least in the United States, comes from living donors making charitable contributions.
The array of policies designed to stimulate the charitable donations of ordinary citizens and the philanthropic projects of the wealthy subvert, rather than support, democratic aims.
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Climate Tech Startup With Celebrity and Billionaire Backers Files For Bankruptcy 
Climate Tech Startup With Celebrity And Billionaire Backers Files For Bankruptcy.The company, which grew out of fintech Aspiration, owes $30 million to billionaire Steve Ballmer's...more
Climate Tech Startup With Celebrity And Billionaire Backers Files For Bankruptcy.The company, which grew out of fintech Aspiration, owes $30 million to billionaire Steve Ballmer's...more
Ai Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction and Mitigation
How AI Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction And Mitigation.Issues of fairness, responsibility and inclusive design must be part of the climate AI conversation, says Jess Reia, assistant...more
How AI Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction And Mitigation.Issues of fairness, responsibility and inclusive design must be part of the climate AI conversation, says Jess Reia, assistant...more
Agrospheres, An I.Lab Incubator Startup, Recognized Among Top Greentech Companies ... 
AgroSpheres, a Charlottesville-based agricultural biotechnology company, has earned a spot on both the World's Top GreenTech Companies 2025 and America's top GreenTech companies 2025 lists.TIME and...more
AgroSpheres, a Charlottesville-based agricultural biotechnology company, has earned a spot on both the World's Top GreenTech Companies 2025 and America's top GreenTech companies 2025 lists.TIME and...more
Diu, Aukus Innovation Counterparts, Launch Second Trilateral Maritime Solution Challenge 
The Pentagon's innovation arm is once again partnering with its counterparts from Australia and the United Kingdom.The goal is to seek solutions for accelerated scaling that would enable operational...more
The Pentagon's innovation arm is once again partnering with its counterparts from Australia and the United Kingdom.The goal is to seek solutions for accelerated scaling that would enable operational...more
Ameresco Celebrates Double Win For Innovative Projects in 2025 Environment+Energy ... 
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Addressing the Challenges of A Society in Transition: The Cnrs At Vivatech! 
The CNRS is returning for the sixth time to the VivaTechnology trade fair.Its stand will be a space for dialogue between basic research and the business world.Three thematic days will be dedicated to...more
The CNRS is returning for the sixth time to the VivaTechnology trade fair.Its stand will be a space for dialogue between basic research and the business world.Three thematic days will be dedicated to...more
Climate Realism Initiative Launch 
The United States' historical approach to climate change is failing.Trade retaliation looms from Canada, China, Mexico, and the European Union in response to U.S.actions.The Climate Realism...more
The United States' historical approach to climate change is failing.Trade retaliation looms from Canada, China, Mexico, and the European Union in response to U.S.actions.The Climate Realism...more
Colombia's Coffee Farmers Try to Balance Innovation and Tradition to Adapt to Climate Change 
Researchers and coffee farmers in Colombia are trying to adapt to unpredictable weather, rising temperatures and erratic rainfall.Climate change is disrupting Colombia's coffee industry by fueling...more
Researchers and coffee farmers in Colombia are trying to adapt to unpredictable weather, rising temperatures and erratic rainfall.Climate change is disrupting Colombia's coffee industry by fueling...more
From Environmental Storytelling to Hydroponics, Student Cohort Crafts Solutions For A Better Future 
Inaugural cohort of Global Futures Impact Scholars receive mentorship and up to $5,000 to fund a student-led experience.Students divided into four teams to work on smaller projects that help them...more
Inaugural cohort of Global Futures Impact Scholars receive mentorship and up to $5,000 to fund a student-led experience.Students divided into four teams to work on smaller projects that help them...more
Unlocking the Potential of Nanotechnology to Combat Climate Change 
Scientists from the public, private and philanthropic sectors have identified key research directions to maximise the impact of nanotechnology in addressing climate change.Nano4EARTH aims to mobilise...more
Scientists from the public, private and philanthropic sectors have identified key research directions to maximise the impact of nanotechnology in addressing climate change.Nano4EARTH aims to mobilise...more
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