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People in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Viginia were exposed to harmful carcinogens from 100 super-emitter events in a single year. An EARTHWORKS report on oil and gas pollution showed communities were unwittingly exposed to cumulative emissions of over 162,000 pounds of methane per hour. Learn more about their findings ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/esRn5iwC

"The next era cannot be defined by faster systems alone, but by thicker, deeper connections." Writing for TIME, Bing Chen, CEO of Gold House, discusses the importance of creating strong social ties in challenging times and shares how culture fosters much needed community. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eeY6zCPu

According to a Floodlight investigation, drone footage showed xAi is fueling its data centers in Mississippi with more than a dozen unpermitted gas turbines. Learn more about how the xAi facilities that power Grok are affecting nearby communities ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eMdRdfAV

"By elevating our young people through greater inclusion, innovation, creativity, and civic participation, we hope to make a lasting contribution to Nigeria and its future." Dr. Kole Shettima, Director of our Nigeria Office, shares how our new Nigeria Next program aims to empower young people to drive social and economic change. Read his Perspective ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gYNpv9WN

Young people in Nigeria are creative, innovative, and engaged in their country and communities. They represent the largest portion of Nigeria’s population and are poised to lead as Nigeria approaches becoming the world’s third largest population. Equipping young people with digital tools, providing spaces that catalyze their creativity, and amplifying their voices in civic spaces, unleashes their potential. Learn more about our new initiative, Nigeria Next ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gCQcVg9B

This moment calls for creative courage. Join us for Defying Boundaries: MacArthur Fellows at 45, a series of nationwide events and conversations. For 45 years, MacArthur Fellows have expanded the boundaries of possibility by questioning conventions, crossing disciplines, and driving collective progress. Throughout 2026, the Foundation is celebrating the groundbreaking work of the Fellows and inspiring public dialogue. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqgvfqJJ *New events will be added regularly as registration links are confirmed.

"Waste has to do with what we deem as not valuable anymore." #MacFellow and chemical engineer William Tarpeh speaks with PRX about his work extracting useful chemicals from wastewater. Check out the full conversation ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gP2ZGZBD

"It’s more important to me to look into what intelligence means as opposed to what it can do for me." #MacFellow Paul Chan speaks with CULTURED Magazine about his project, "Paul'," an exploration of the intersection of artificial intelligence and art. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gVFrXnHV

More than 1,000 bills related to AI have been introduced in the U.S. in the last three years. Grantee Center for Technological Responsibility, Reimagination, and Redesign (CNTR) at Brown University has created a new portal for the public to make sense of the AI legislation landscape. Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gC2QwW3z

People in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Viginia were exposed to harmful carcinogens from 100 super-emitter events in a single year. An EARTHWORKS report on oil and gas pollution showed communities were unwittingly exposed to cumulative emissions of over 162,000 pounds of methane per hour. Learn more about their findings ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g_82tWCw