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Wind powering the energy transition — Global Us

February 7, 2025

Wind power is controversial, but key to an energy transition. Pubs and corner shops are a second home for some German communities. Plus: a young founder tells us about the challenges involved in the recycling sector.

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There are eight billion people on Earth and we are better connected than ever before. How can we make use of that? Global 3000 is now Global Us - because now, more than ever, we need to act together.

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