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Abe Grindle

@AbeGrindle

Director @CoImpactCollab focused on #collaborativephilanthropy for #SystemsChange & #ImpactAtScale. Hiker & space cadet. Tweets own.

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@TIMEOct 13
In crises that develop gradually, we tend to ignore the signs until they reach an acute tipping point, writes Dr. Raj Panjabi time.com/article/2026/10/13/…
Normalcy Bias Prevented Me from Recognizing My Daughter’s Heart Failure

Normalcy Bias Prevented Me from Recognizing My Daughter’s Heart Failure

In crises that develop gradually, we tend to ignore the signs until they reach an acute tipping point, writes Dr. Raj Panjabi.

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@albrgrOct 9
This paper is unbelievable: people suck at remembering small categories of spending, so if just you remind them of the existence of those categories, they save more. And for Zambian farmers, that means more investment and 9% more crop revenue the next year.
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Recently accepted by #QJE: “Retrieval Failures and Consumption Smoothing: A Field Experiment on Seasonal Poverty,” by Augenblick, Jack, Kaur (@supKaur), Masiye, and Swanson (@nickgswans): doi.org/10.1093/qje/qjag035
Retrieval Failures and Consumption Smoothing: A Field Experiment on Seasonal Poverty*

Retrieval Failures and Consumption Smoothing: A Field Experiment on Seasonal Poverty*

Abstract. People may fail to recall and use information they already know when making decisions. We empirically investigate whether such “retrieval failure

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Geoffrey Lean@GeoffreyLeanOct 4
Rotting food waste in landfills causes 10% of global heating, five times more than the much more publicized air travel, the UN reports. This is largely because it emits methane, 86 times more powerful in warming the planet than CO2 (over a 20 year period) news.un.org/en/story/2026/10…
Rotting food waste emits 5 times more greenhouse gases than planes

Rotting food waste emits 5 times more greenhouse gases than planes

Rotting food waste is causing up to 10 per cent of total global greenhouse gas emissions – five times more than the entire aviation sector, the UN’s environment agency warned this week.

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A new survey of college students asked whether the "world has been getting better or worse over the last 50 years" (on extreme poverty, life expectancy & literacy). Despite clear evidence to the contrary, only 38% said "better," w/ the % much lower for women than men (23%-46%).
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AI should work for people in their own language and voice. The OpenAI Foundation is joining the @GatesFoundation and partners around the world to help make that possible. We’re starting with voice, building the data and infrastructure needed to make AI more useful across a broader range of languages. openaifoundation.org/news/br…
Broadening the benefits of AI, starting with voice

Broadening the benefits of AI, starting with voice

The OpenAI Foundation joined the Gates Foundation and partners around the world in a shared commitment to ensure AI works across the world’s languages.

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CIDRAP@CIDRAPSep 3
Here’s what the evidence found on the flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations. ⬇️ There were no new safety concerns in comparative studies when examining currently recommended immunizations. Review the full reports, published in @JAMA_current: bit.ly/4x0nIhW
Graphic titled "VIP released an independent evidence review of respiratory virus immunizations." Includes logos of the Vaccine Integrity Project and CIDRAP. Text states, "Here's what the evidence found on the flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations." A rightward arrow is shown against a blue background with virus illustrations. CIDRAP and VIP logos are on the bottom of the graphic. A link to the VIP website is on the bottom right corner of the image.

ALT Graphic titled "VIP released an independent evidence review of respiratory virus immunizations." Includes logos of the Vaccine Integrity Project and CIDRAP. Text states, "Here's what the evidence found on the flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations." A rightward arrow is shown against a blue background with virus illustrations. CIDRAP and VIP logos are on the bottom of the graphic. A link to the VIP website is on the bottom right corner of the image.

A graphic with an teal and blue ombre background. Microbe icons are in the background of the right hand side of the image. Text reads, "The influenza review found: Among adults over 65, the flu vaccine increased protection against hospitalization by 31%.* Vaccine effectiveness was 80% against laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among infants and children aged 6 months to 17 years.** *according to an analysis of VISION Network data ** in a case-cohort analysis of national surveillance data over eight seasons (2016-2020, 2021-2025)" CIDRAP and VIP logos are on the bottom of the graphic. A link to the VIP website is on the bottom right corner of the image.

ALT A graphic with an teal and blue ombre background. Microbe icons are in the background of the right hand side of the image. Text reads, "The influenza review found: Among adults over 65, the flu vaccine increased protection against hospitalization by 31%.* Vaccine effectiveness was 80% against laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among infants and children aged 6 months to 17 years.** *according to an analysis of VISION Network data ** in a case-cohort analysis of national surveillance data over eight seasons (2016-2020, 2021-2025)" CIDRAP and VIP logos are on the bottom of the graphic. A link to the VIP website is on the bottom right corner of the image.

A graphic with an teal and blue ombre background. Microbe icons are in the background of the right hand side of the image. Text reads, "The COVID-19 review found: For adults over 65, vaccination cut the risk of COVID-related hospitalization by 53% in the 2025-26 respiratory virus season. Maternal vaccination lowered the risk of emergency department and urgent care visits for pregnant women by 58% and to infants aged 0-2 months too with a vaccine effectiveness range of 50-54%. Vaccinated young children (9 months-4 years) saw a 76% reduction in COVID-related pediatric emergency department visits." CIDRAP and VIP logos are on the bottom of the graphic. A link to the VIP website is on the bottom right corner of the image.

ALT A graphic with an teal and blue ombre background. Microbe icons are in the background of the right hand side of the image. Text reads, "The COVID-19 review found: For adults over 65, vaccination cut the risk of COVID-related hospitalization by 53% in the 2025-26 respiratory virus season.  Maternal vaccination lowered the risk of emergency department and urgent care visits for pregnant women by 58% and to infants aged 0-2 months too with a vaccine effectiveness range of 50-54%. Vaccinated young children (9 months-4 years) saw a 76% reduction in COVID-related pediatric emergency department visits." CIDRAP and VIP logos are on the bottom of the graphic. A link to the VIP website is on the bottom right corner of the image.

A graphic with an teal and blue ombre background. Microbe icons are in the background of the right hand side of the image. Text reads, "The RSV review found: For adults over 60, studies showed significant protection against hospitalization, with vaccine effectiveness ranging from 69%-83% within the same season as vaccination. Vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk of RSV among vaccinees by 82% and also reduced the risk of RSV-associated hospitalization among infants born subsequently. The infant monoclonal antibody immunization nirsevimab reduced the risk of RSV-related hospitalization by 64%-93% within 6-12 months." CIDRAP and VIP logos are on the bottom of the graphic. A link to the VIP website is on the bottom right corner of the image.

ALT A graphic with an teal and blue ombre background. Microbe icons are in the background of the right hand side of the image. Text reads, "The RSV review found: For adults over 60, studies showed significant protection against hospitalization, with vaccine effectiveness ranging from 69%-83% within the same season as vaccination. Vaccination during pregnancy reduced the risk of RSV among vaccinees by 82% and also reduced the risk of RSV-associated hospitalization among infants born subsequently. The infant monoclonal antibody immunization nirsevimab reduced the risk of RSV-related hospitalization by 64%-93% within 6-12 months." CIDRAP and VIP logos are on the bottom of the graphic. A link to the VIP website is on the bottom right corner of the image.

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Harry A. Patrinos
@hpatrinosAug 25
Education doesn’t just raise earnings—it can also help address climate change. Our study in The Review of Economics and Statistics finds that an additional year of education causally increases pro-climate beliefs, behaviors, policy preferences, and green voting across 20 European countries. With @angrist_noam, Winseck & Graff Zivin doi.org/10.1162/rest_a_01444
Human Capital and Climate Change

Human Capital and Climate Change

Abstract. Addressing climate change requires individual behavior change and voter support for pro-climate policies, yet surprisingly little is known about how to achieve these outcomes. In this...

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Maharashtra has taken the first step towards gender equality in the Agriculture sector, by ensuring entitlements to “women farmers” regardless of land ownership. This will benefit millions of rural women, 80% of whom are engaged in agricultural activities. @Annapurna4BJP @ChouhanShivraj @LalanSingh_1 @CMOMaharashtra @ashoklahiribjp
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@mssrfJul 17
This joint OpEd by the Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and MSSRF Chairperson Dr Soumya Swaminthan offers an overview of the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026. ➡️Read here: mssrf.org/mssrf-media It is a landmark law that gives women farmers real access to credit, loans and government schemes that were once out of reach — a major step for gender equality in agriculture. @Dev_Fadnavis @doctorsoumya @IndianExpress #womenfarmers #IYWF #YearoftheWomanFarmer
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Women are underrepresented in AI labs... accounting for roughly 10–16% of the people doing core research and building the systems. We’re designing the most important technology in history, and we HAVE an overwhelmingly capable hard-working base of women across this country.
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Women-owned small businesses in emerging markets repay their loans at higher rates than other small businesses, yet receive just 19% of outstanding lending by dollar volume. Nearly a decade of data makes the case. Investing in women entrepreneurs is good business. bit.ly/4bD2NtB
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Taking the conversation on Natural Farming to a global audience. How can farming systems become more resilient while restoring soils, strengthening livelihoods, and nourishing communities? In the latest episode of @foodtank with @DaniNierenberg , @vijaythallam , Executive Vice Chair of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS), shares the journey of the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme and discusses how science-backed, farmer-led Natural Farming is contributing to food systems transformation at scale. The conversation explores the role of women-led community institutions, the science underpinning Natural Farming, and why strengthening soil biology, biodiversity, and local knowledge is essential for building resilient food systems in a changing climate. Listen to the full conversation: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… @APZBNF @vijaythallam @AndhraPradeshCM @ap_agriculture @PIBAgriculture @AgriGoI @CGIAR @NITIAayog @FAO @vishyteki @gaspworld #NaturalFarming #APCNF #FoodSystems #Agroecology #FarmerLed #FoodTalk #ClimateResilience #GlobalLearning

563. $127 Million in USDA Grants Restored, Nigeria's Hunger Crisis Deepens, and a Conversation with...

Podcast Episode · Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank) · July 9 · 43m · Video

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Leaders spend a lot of time choosing a strategy. But they often spend far less time making sure the organization is ready to act on it. McKinsey research across more than 400 companies found that this work, known as mobilization, is what separates top profit performers from those at the bottom. The best leaders challenge old assumptions, get clear on what the company will do and stop doing, and build the ability to mobilize again and again. In other words, they make execution part of the strategy from the start. Read the article to learn how to turn a good strategy into real results. s.hbr.org/4gmDmQi
How to Ensure Your Company Acts on Your New Strategy

How to Ensure Your Company Acts on Your New Strategy

Most organizations invest top management time in strategy design. Fewer invest as much in its mobilization—the critical work between decision and execution that ensures a strategy survives an...

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For over a decade, #APCNF has been proving that agriculture can regenerate ecosystems while improving farmers' livelihoods. Built on community institutions, farmer to farmer learning, and science backed #NaturalFarming practices, the movement has empowered over a million farmers to restore soil health, reduce dependence on synthetic inputs, conserve water, enhance biodiversity, and build climate resilient farming systems. Today, with the #APCNF model inspiring adaptation in more than 50 countries, its journey has drawn global attention. In a recent in depth article, "APCNF won the @FoodPlanetPrize. Can it now scale across India?", @venkinesis explores the evolution, impact, and scaling potential of APCNF, describing it as a model that demonstrates how agriculture can nourish both people and the planet. The article reflects on APCNF's recognition as the recipient of the 2026 Food Planet Prize, the world's largest environmental award, validating the collective efforts of farmers, women's Self Help Groups, community resource persons, and partners who have made regenerative agriculture a reality at scale. krishidotsystem.com/p/apcnf-… @vijaythallam @AndhraPradeshCM @ap_agriculture @rajbudithi65 @NITIAayog @icarindia @agrigoi @EATforum @circulareconomy @annalappe @satyatripathi @PavanSukhdev #FarmerFirst #Agroecology #ClimateResilience #SoilHealth #FarmersFeedTheWorld
APCNF won the Food Planet Prize. Can it now scale across India?

APCNF won the Food Planet Prize. Can it now scale across India?

This hand-crafted piece examines the origin story, evolution, impact of Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) and its scaling possibilities. It examines the nitty grittiness of its...

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Dr. Rajiv J. Shah
@rajshahFeb 20
Non-fossil fuel sources now account for 50% of India's installed power capacity — and communities are seeing the economic benefits. The work isn't done, but India is showing the world what's possible. Read my latest piece for @htTweets: hindustantimes.com/opinion/h…
How India scripted its renewables growth story

How India scripted its renewables growth story

The government recognised that electricity access is essential to unlock health, education, jobs. As renewables became affordable, they seized the opportunity

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Ben Crump
@AttorneyCrumpJan 20
Dr. Gladys West, the Black mathematician whose brilliance made GPS possible, has passed at 95. Born on a Dinwiddie County farm during the Great Depression, she overcame segregation to become a scientist and map the world—literally. May we never forget her legacy or the path she paved for generations of mathematicians.
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"We have learned to fly the air like birds and swim the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers,” said Martin Luther King, Jr. who received the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more: nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/…
Martin Luther King Jr. seated by an airplane window, reading a newspaper in December 1963.

ALT Martin Luther King Jr. seated by an airplane window, reading a newspaper in December 1963.

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New research indicates that everyday givers contribute one-third of nonprofit funding, but only a fraction of nonprofits actively engage them. How can this change? Read this article by Kavita Mathew and Priyanka Dutt to learn more. @GivingTuesday idronline.org/article/fundra…
The untapped potential of everyday giving

The untapped potential of everyday giving

New research indicates that everyday givers contribute one-third of nonprofit funding, but only a fraction of nonprofits actively engage them. How can this change?

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Today @TheNewYorker released our short documentary “Rovina’s Choice." It traces the ongoing effects of the sudden shutdown of US foreign aid through the story of one mother in Kenya as she seeks to save her daughter from sickness and starvation. 🎥 1/ newyorker.com/culture/the-ne…
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands

The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands

The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.

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Vijay@vijaythallam4 Nov 2025
A brilliant speech. The USPs of APCNF explained so well. @satyatripathi, @APZBNF , @ncbn , @PavanSukhdev , @futureoffoodorg , @KfW_FZ_int
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@APZBNF4 Nov 2025
Honoured as @rajbudithi65 spoke at @FAO’s #SOFA2025 launch, sharing how #APCNF’s 1M+ farmers proved that restoring land, livelihoods & biodiversity needs no subsidies, only conviction and community. @vijaythallam, @ap_agriculture, @AndhraPradeshCM #NaturalFarming #Sustainability
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New research reveals 10 common pitfalls in CEO succession. s.hbr.org/43KjXRZ
The Pitfalls That Undermine CEO Succession Planning

The Pitfalls That Undermine CEO Succession Planning

New research based on a survey of board directors, as well as in-depth interviews with directors, investors, and executive search consultants, reveals 10 pitfalls in CEO succession, from a hesitant...

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