Google Maps will start showing you slower routes. Here’s why

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Presented by   Tech companies have been working to make their operations more climate-friendly, like adopting renewable energy in order to become carbon neutral. But being carbon neutral isn’t enough if that company still lobbies against climate policies, and Big Tech hasn’t been putting its lobbying power behind all that climate-friendly talk. Sure, Amazon says it will be carbon neutral by 2040, but the company has 115 lobbyists, and only one has focused on climate change in recent years.  A new campaign wants to change that by harnessing the power of the workers at the largest tech companies, many of whom are young and care deeply about the issue of climate change. Launched by the nonprofit ClimateVoice, the campaign asks tech workers to sign a petition calling on their employers to devote one in five lobbying dollars to climate advocacy, so we can decarbonize our entire economy—not just a few companies—through policy change. Read more here. —Kristin Toussaint   impact Hey, Big Tech workers: This campaign wants you to tell your company to lobby for the climate Tech giants aren’t using their full political power to push for pro-climate policies. A new campaign hopes pressure from employees can change that.   co.design Google Maps will start showing you slower routes. Here’s why What’s important? Speed or the planet?   tech tips This clever app turns your spreadsheets into slick interactive web tools Grid gives new life to Excel and Google Sheets, without making you give up the apps you know. It even has the support of one of the spreadsheet’s inventors.

a message from TCS This Run Goes Green TCS’ This Run Tech Survey revealed 54% of runners are more likely to sign up for races that are carbon neutral or have zero carbon footprint. Read more here.

The IPO sends a clear message that resale, and consumers’ desire for more sustainable options, is here to stay." James Reinhart, ThredUp CEO READ MORE

creativity ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ reveals America’s conflicted feelings about its monstrous sins The two metaphor-laden creatures fight each other in ‘Godzilla vs. Kong,’ what their cinematic symbolism has evolved into at this charged moment.   impact This company is 3D-printing houses in North America. Next stop? The moon Icon’s 3D-printed homes have helped tackle the housing crisis in Central Texas and rural Mexico. The company has even bigger goals for its future.   work life 5 questions that impress hiring managers When it’s time for you to ask your interviewer some questions, you should make them count.   co.design Why a fashion label adored by Greta Gerwig and Jennifer Lawrence created a new supply chain from scratch Fashion designer Ulla Johnson doesn’t care if her products aren’t perfect.   impact When this mask wears out, you can send it back to be recycled—and compost the filter The first mask from Masuku doesn’t need to fit tightly to block particles, so it’s more comfortable to wear.   tech Why it’s the perfect time to learn to be an engineer or data scientist With lots of open technical jobs, companies should be investing in reskilling programs, and those interested in software engineering should attend a boot camp.   recommender Cariuma’s new slip-on shoes are sustainable, stylish, and summer-ready The latest launch from the Brazilian footwear brand is an ultra low-carbon sneaker made from sugarcane and bamboo.   recommender We tested a dozen pairs of new leggings. These are our favorites for exercise, work, lounging, and more We’ve seen our share of yoga pant hits and misses this year. Here are our picks of the best.     NEWS Deliveroo IPO fails to deliver: What you need to know ​​​​​​ It was supposed to be one of the biggest tech IPO debuts on a foreign market, but when food-delivery firm Deliveroo started trading on the London Stock Exchange this morning its share price plunged 30%, wiping as much as $2.7 billion off the company’s market cap. What happened? That’s always a hard question to answer with a share price’s dramatic rise or fall, but the general consensus seems to be that socially conscious investors stayed away from Deliveroo because of the controversy over how it treats its gig-economy workers. Another reason for the lackluster debut is the fact that Deliveroo has so far never made a profit.  Important caveat: Deliveroo can still cancel its IPO. Even though trading has already begun, it went public under conditional trading terms. That means for a set period of time, Deliveroo can void any trades of its stock.     FREE SPONSORED E-BOOK OF THE DAY 105 Ways To Stay Calm, Carry On and De-Stress Your Day Click here to download your free e-book.

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