We need to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century to avoid catastrophic climate change, and business plays a big part in meeting this goal. Join 100% Renewables’ Co-CEO Barbara Albert as she interviews senior decision-makers from organizations leading the way on climate action. If you want to hear best practice stories of how other businesses drive net profit with zero emissions, this show is for you.
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Co-hosted by Aecon’s sustainability leaders, Road to Net-Zero explores Aecon's journey toward achieving carbon neutrality and their leadership in embracing sustainable construction practices.
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Informal chats around the big discussions of net zero, sustainability, renewable energy and the climate crisis.
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The UK is committed to reducing all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Join us as we travel on this road to Net Zero and speak with people who live and breath energy reduction and legislation.
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Join us on our journey as we learn about Energy Advising and Net Zero Homes! We want to be able to share what we learn as we take the plunge into environmentally friendly building structures, and do our part to build a better standard for the planet!
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A six-episode series by NRG and Smart Energy Decisions featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who have committed to net-zero carbon emissions. Throughout the series, host John Failla will interview industry experts and share actionable energy measures your business can implement and carbon reduction success stories to help you on your race to net zero. If you’re interested in taking a deeper dive into the topics discussed and learn more about where your peers are on their ...
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Across the UK, local authorities are declaring a climate emergency, seeking to lead action at a local level to reduce carbon emissions, increase biodiversity, transition to net zero and ultimately improve the quality of life of their residents and the local environment. In this podcast series from UCL and the Local Government Association (LGA), researchers and policy professionals from councils across England share their reflections on working together on the Net Zero Innovation Programme - ...
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"Net Zero: What’s innovation got to do with it?" is a limited podcast series which includes interviews with experts – from scientists to business leaders – about the role of a critical ingredient in tackling the climate crisis: innovation. In each episode, hosts Simon Retallack and Nina Foster from the Carbon Trust’s Net Zero Intelligence Unit quiz guests about how they’ve deployed innovation to drive urgent change. The series will explore how innovation has unlocked other urgent global prob ...
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The Carbon Removal Show is the world's leading in-depth podcast on carbon removal. We combine hours of research and interviews with the world’s leading experts to explore the latest developments in carbon removal technology and policy in an easy to digest and engaging podcast format. Our narrative driven, story-focused episodes are enjoyed by both experts in the field and climate-curious individuals wanting to learn more about this increasingly widespread topic. The problem of carbon emissio ...
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This is the behind-the-scenes audio diary of our journey to take our business to better than net zero carbon emissions. Who are we? The business is eCommerce MasterPlan - we run podcasts (eCommerce MasterPlan and Keep Optimising) and virtual summits. The host is Chloe Thomas, founder of eCommerce MasterPlan and eCommerce Marketing specialist. This show is a little rougher around the edges than our main shows! We will be sharing how we make eCommerce MasterPlan a NetZero business, and then ta ...
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To address climate crisis, we have to pursue an energy system based on renewable energy and other low carbon technology. Through reasonable discussions with a variety of researchers from institutes and think tanks, this podcast informs curious minds of poliy debate on sustainable energy transition and global climate governance. The podcast is now being updated for its second season. The first season was called the REEI Energy and Climate Podcast.
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The year may be coming to an end - but the Road to Net Zero podcast goes on! Tune in to this bonus episode, with Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga, as they look back at Aecon’s milestones of 2024, and what’s to come in 2025.Por Aecon
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Episode 24: From ambition to action: Local government commitments and strategies for net zero
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Send us a text “We have been monitoring the commitments of local governments in Australia since 2017. We've recently updated the ambitious commitments and found that, in total, 165 Councils out of 537 local governments in Australia have made commitments to net zero emissions. This number covers 31% of all councils. NSW takes the lead in terms of th…
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Did you know that there are government incentive programs for businesses that reduce their fuel consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions of their fleet vehicles? On this month’s episode of Road to Net Zero, Adam Borgatti and guest host Lauren O’Malley speak to Kulan Kahadugoda and Kevin Wu, the founders of the Green Freight Assessments to learn…
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Have you ever wondered how the rise of Artificial Intelligence could impact sustainability in the construction industry? Our Road to Net Zero hosts, Adam and Prabh invited Aecon’s very own Adam Templeton, Senior Vice President, Information Services to discuss how this emerging technology could be deployed in the construction industry so companies c…
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The Carbon Removal Show team are dusting off our mics, and we have some exciting news! The biggest of welcomes and ‘thank you’s to our coalition partners: BeZero, Carbon Engineering, Carbonfuture, Carbon Gap, CarbonX, Klarna, MASH Makes, Milkywire, the Negative Emissions Platform, Opna, Patch, Pinwheel, Planboo, ReCarber, Standard Gas Technologies …
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What better way to celebrate Circular Economy Month, than with a new episode of Road to Net Zero? Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga speak to Peter Rupp, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Hilti Group about how they are minimizing waste in the construction sector and pioneering sustainable construction methods.…
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Episode 23: Empowering Climate Action - Harnessing Data and Digital Transformation for Success
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Send us a text "Let's turn our attention to what we want and need our data to be. We all know data is essential for climate action, but let's be honest, it's so tough to get together data that's accurate, reliable, complete, and assurance-ready. It's particularly tricky if you're creating a carbon footprint for the first time." In this special epis…
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Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero as our hosts dive into Aecon's latest collaboration with Enwave! Learn more about the innovative projects powering Toronto's energy future and The Well's geothermal energy exchange system that's shaping a more sustainable downtown core.Por Aecon
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Episode 22: Conceive, Believe, Achieve: Transforming Ideas into Success with Venture Capitalist Creel Price
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Send us a text “Find out what you really want to do in life and get clear around that. What's the thing for you that your mind can conceive and your heart believe you can achieve?” In this special edition of the 'Driving Net Profit with Zero Emissions' podcast, we feature a live discussion with Creel Price, a pioneering venture capitalist and leade…
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Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero podcast as our hosts explore the impact of sustainable fuels on reducing emissions featuring Lauren Foulkes, Senior Director of Sustainability at 4Refuel. Learn more about the innovative, turn-key strategies for businesses aiming to lower their carbon footprint and achieve environmental goals and…
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Send us a text “It is about understanding the low-hanging fruit and working on that. You don't have to change everything overnight. Yes, to do something like going carbon neutral, you have to be able to commit to buying offsets and not every business has that ability. So, the aim is to reduce your emissions first so that you have to buy less offset…
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Cement and concrete are the source of 8% of global CO2 emissions and growing. Tune into the latest episode of Road to Net-Zero, where we speak with Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling, about the process, benefits and future potential of carbon upcycled concrete and discover how it's revolutionizing the construction industry.…
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Send us a text “It's called a crisis for a reason, and the sooner we can do things, the better. I think the education that I got through this process was that we are already at a point that is very difficult. So now we all have to get on board. You know, now I look at the world slightly differently when I travel myself, I look at what other people …
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From pick-up trucks to cargo vans, more and more automobile manufacturers are producing viable options for vehicles in the construction industry. In this episode we speak with Flavio Volpe, an internationally recognized champion of Canada's automotive industry, about the future of low-carbon and net-zero vehicles in North America.…
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Un bonus français épisode de notre balado #Verslacarboneutralite est ici! Nos animateurs, Clement Boisselier and Josiane Laflamme-Charetter, discutent du rôle d’Aecon dans la progression de la transition énergétique et de notre engagement envers le développement durable dans la foulée de la publication de notre Rapport sur le développement durable …
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While you’re waiting for more episodes of The Carbon Removal Show, we wanted to introduce you to another project that our very own Tom Previte has been busy on… Grounded: A Climate Startup Journey This is the story of a startup that wants to remove carbon from the atmosphere and help reshape our relationship with the planet. Ideally without burning…
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Tune in as our hosts, Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga discuss Aecon's role in Advancing the Energy Transition, and our commitment to sustainability with the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report. Plus, listen to guests who disccuss intiatives from across Aecon.Por Aecon
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Dans cette édition bilingue de notre émission balado sur le développement durable Vers la carboneutralité, nos animateurs Clément Boisselier et Fabiola Tassy, avec le professeur Ahmed Soliman du département de génie du bâtiment, civil et environnemental à l’École de génie d’informatique Gina-Cody de l'Université Concordia. Ils discutent de la dure …
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In this bilingual edition of our Road to Net Zero, our podcast guest hosts Clément Boisselier and Fabiola Tassy, speak to Professor Ahmed Soliman from the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University’s Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, discussing the hard truth about cement, it’s impact on …
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Can the aviation industry ever reach Net Zero? Are we on the brink of a green steel revolution? In the final episode of our series, Nina and Simon explore emerging solutions to the hardest decarbonisation challenges, with Faustine Delasalle, CEO of Mission Possible Partnership, Rob Trezona, Co-founder of Kiko Ventures, and Ross Bruton, Head of Vent…
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We’ve heard a lot about electrically powered construction equipment but what about hydrogen powered? Engineers at JCB developed the first hydrogen motor in the construction industry. We chat with Chris Giorgianni, Vice President, Product with JBC about their innovations in hydrogen powered construction equipment and how this technology will support…
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Our Sustainability leaders, Adam and Prabh, speak with guest Thomas Mueller from the Canada Green Building Council to discuss how the decisions made at COP28 in Dubai may have an impact on the construction industry.Por Aecon
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What happens when an individual company bakes industry scale up into their business philosophy? In this episode, Jakob Andersen shares the “gigaton thinking” mindset that drives his company, MASH Makes, in their approach to business and biochar. MASH Makes started as a project at the Technological University of Denmark focusing on technology that c…
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S2-EP 024 . The Future of Healthcare, COP28 Consensus and Climate Leadership - A Conversation with Sonia Roschnik
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Send us a text There are a number of reasons why we have to halt the climate crisis. One of them is public health. In this episode we discuss these important questions: How do we rethink the future of healthcare when tackling climate change is only one of many challenges? What impacts will the COP28 UAE Consensus make on climate actions in reducing…
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To reach Net Zero, we will need to step away from business models which rely on patterns of production and consumption that are fundamentally incompatible with a Net Zero world. We need innovative business models that embrace novel ways of designing, producing, and using products and services. In this episode, we explore the exciting possibilities …
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With scaling up in mind, this episode dives into an innovative concept that could help the industry take big steps forward. Tom and Emily are joined by Jonny Gilson from Carbonaires and Professor Niall Mac Dowell from Imperial College London to discuss Carbonaires’ ideas for the future of the voluntary carbon market. Big thanks to Carbonaires for s…
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2023 was a big year for carbon removal! With only 27 years until 2050, Tom and Emily look back on the last 12 months to reflect on the current stage of the industry’s growth commercially, socially and politically. With big thanks to the organisers, speakers and participants of Carbon Unbound Europe 2023 for welcoming us to the event and for all the…
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Season 3 continues and the team remains focused on scaling up. The question today: has it been done before? The task ahead is huge and can sometimes feel insurmountable. In order to deliver what scientists say is needed, the carbon removal industry must go from the young seedling emerging market we know today to a great complex ecosystem - and time…
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The year may be coming to an end - but the Road to Net Zero podcast goes on! Check out this special edition of our sustainability podcast as we look back at the episodes covered in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024.Por Aecon
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We are back! Did you miss us? Kicking off Season 3, Tom and Emily are exploring what it will take to grow the carbon removal industry to the scale we need. They speak to various actors in the carbon removal space, from project developers and policy experts to marketplaces and buyers. Their curiosity for the scaling problem took the team on a trip t…
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S2-EP 023 . Is 100% Renewable Energy System Closer to Us? – A Conversation with Mark Jacobson (Rebroadcasting S2-EP 014)
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Send us a text To achieve a 100% renewable energy system worldwide by 2050 affordable or not? Apart from the maturing technology, like solar PV and wind power, are we too late to develop some alternative technologies such as carbon capture and storage, direct air capture, geoengineering, and small modular nuclear reactor? With the tightening time w…
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To achieve Net Zero, we don’t just need brand new technologies, we also need vast amounts more of the ones we’ve already created, such offshore wind, electric vehicles and solar power. This isn’t just a case of doing more of the same; deploying these huge volumes, and quickly, demands a new approach. In this episode, we explore how innovation can h…
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Send us a text “It doesn’t make sense to go carbon neutral and purchase carbon offsets that might be dodgy. The purpose of achieving carbon neutrality is that you want to prove to the marketplace that you care about the environment and that you are taking a stand against climate change. You don’t want to open yourself up to reputational damage. “ I…
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Episode 13: Reporting on Sustainability - the role of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board
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We chat with Charles-Antoine St-Jean, Chair of the newly formed Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) and discuss the launch of the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sustainability disclosure standards. Listen in to learn about how they are expected to be implemented in Canada, the role of the Canadian Sustainability …
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What can our approach to tackling the Covid pandemic teach us about how we should address the climate crisis? In this first episode, we ask how innovation can be catalysed in the face of an urgent, global problem. It normally takes over a decade to create a vaccine, but during the Covid-19 pandemic, multiple vaccines were available in a matter of m…
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S2-EP 022 . Upscaling Production, Improving Efficiency, and Offsetting Emissions: Deciphering the Oil Majors’ Climate Strategies – A Conversation with Greg Trencher
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Send us a text Since 2020, not only some national governments but also many large multinational companies have announced their climate pledges - reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Among them are some oil and natural gas giants, such as BP, Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil, which are the majors in the industry and the top contributors of the carbon e…
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Our latest episode discusses how battery storage can help meet demand spikes, the importance of supporting wide-scale deployment of renewable energy sources, and how it supports our clean energy goals. This episode features Justin Rangooni, Executive Director of Energy Storage Canada.Por Aecon
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S2-EP 021 . Industrial Policy vs. Carbon Pricing, Which Can Deliver? – A Conversation with David Driesen
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Send us a text There are two major economic measures to reduce carbon emissions of energy system, carbon pricing and industrial policy. Which one is better to deliver climate targets? What do the historical experiences of both emission trading systems and industrial policy in the E.U., China and the U.S. tell us? When competition rather than cooper…
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Listen to our hosts and guest, Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions at Skills Ontario, discuss the different experiences women have had while working in the trades. Tune in to learn more about how companies can support women in the field & morePor Aecon
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S2-EP 020 . Can Africa Leapfrog in Mitigating Climate Change? – A Conversation with Jean-Benoit Fournier
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Send us a text With both population and economy growing, Africa shall pursue a leapfrogging strategy in achieving the net zero energy system in the next three decades. However, some significant factors need to be addressed, like upscaled investment, accelerated deployment of low carbon energy technology, and international financial support. In this…
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Listen in as we learn about how Aecon uses Building Information Modeling (BIM) to facilitate the implementation of the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework on our projects with Clement Boisselier, Sustainability and Environment Specialist and Yousif Jabak, IDD Manager.Por Aecon
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Écoutez cet épisode au cours duquel Clément Boisselier, spécialiste, Développement durable et Environnement et Yousif Jabak, gestionnaire, Livraison numérique intégrée nous expliquent comment Aecon utilise la modélisation des données du bâtiment (BIM) afin de favoriser la mise en œuvre du cadre Envision pour la construction durable de nos projets.…
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S2-EP 019 . How Can E.U. De-risk the Critical Minerals Supply: A Conversation with Patrick Schröder
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Send us a text For years China has dominated in the global supply chains of critical minerals, which are crucial to deploying low carbon energy technology and accelerating the global energy transition. Particularly, China's dominance is very apparent in the global supplies of rare earth, graphite, manganese and cobalt. These minerals are critical t…
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On this episode of Beyond Net Zero Journey, host Chloe Thomas explores her recent transition to a more sustainable video conferencing solution. Recognizing that using video conferencing platforms like Zoom can contribute to carbon emissions, Chloe references Mike Burners Lee's book, "How Bad Are Bananas," (episode 3) which estimates that using Zoom…
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Listen in as hosts Adam and Prabh speak with our own Greg Thede, VP of Nuclear Strategy and Business Services, about Small Modular Reactors and our work on the Darlington New Nuclear ProjectPor Aecon
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On this episode of Beyond Net Zero Journey, host Chloe Thomas shares her recent discovery of a mobile phone service provider in the UK that aligns with her mission of reducing carbon usage. Chloe discusses her decision to switch to Honest Mobile, a BCorp and carbon-negative company that offers a better roaming deal and contributes to environmental …
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On this episode of Beyond Net Zero Journey, host Chloe Thomas provides the final update on her mission to change her business banking set up so it's better for the planet. She believes that she has reached the law of diminishing returns with the banking project, so it's time to move on to the next caron reduction project... the cloud. Other Benefit…
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On this episode of Beyond Net Zero Journey, host Chloe Thomas invites listeners to join her in a book review of "The Carbon Almanac," a beautifully designed book that offers inspiration and education on the climate crisis. Chloe discusses the collective behind the book, their meticulous research, and the vast resources available on their website. S…
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S2-EP 018 . Restructuring Supply Chains of Critical Minerals vs. Accelerating Clean Energy Transition: A Conversation with Marina Zhang
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Send us a text While the world enters a de-globalization era and the relationship between China and the U.S. turns from bad to worse, policy makers from many high-income countries prioritize de-risking the supply chains and diversifying trading activities, such as increasing the security of the critical minerals supply. Will this big policy change …
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Send us a text “I think authenticity is really important. It's nice to look and learn from what other people are doing, but follow your own normative compass. Follow the path that looks right for you and your organisation, and just work your way through it, step by step. Be ready to have ethically defensible strategies when operating in areas that …
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