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Searching for solutionsGoogle.org aspires to use the power of information and technology to address the global challenges of our age: climate change, poverty and emerging disease. In collaboration with experienced partners working in each of these fields, we will invest our resources and tap the strengths of Google’s employees and global operations to advance five major initiatives. Develop Renewable Energy Cheaper Than Coal (RE<C)Create utility-scale electricity from clean renewable energy sources that is cheaper than electricity produced from coal. More informationAccelerate the Commercialization of Plug-In Vehicles (RechargeIT)Seed innovation, demonstrate technology, inform the debate, and stimulate market demand to foster mass commercialization of plug-in vehicles. More informationPredict and PreventIdentify "hot spots" and enable rapid response to emerging threats, such as infectious disease and climate risk. More informationInform and Empower to Improve Public ServicesUse information to empower citizens and communities, providers, and policymakers to improve the delivery of essential public services such as education, health, water and sanitation. More informationFuel the Growth of Small and Medium-Sized EnterprisesIncrease the flow of risk capital to small and medium-sized businesses in the developing world. More information |
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