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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Information Nexus

1. Every time I read about Solar City this comes to mind
2. Nice update on the state of wave, tidal, and marine renewable energy technology
3. Reflective clothing is having its fashion moment
4. Excellent longform on bureaucratic capability in congress
5. Aubrey de Grey answers questions about the third-most-important public policy issue of our time
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