Uncommon Thinkers: How this Seattle’s Children’s doc is reducing carbon emissions 

"Sometimes you meet an individual who is passionate about changing the world and not just changing the world for herself, but changing the world for everybody else.”

That’s how one colleague describes Dr. Elizabeth Hansen, an attending anesthesiologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital who is leading the charge in helping her department reduce its carbon emissions. Hansen (above) is one of six “Uncommon Thinkers” who will be recognized at the GeekWire Gala on Dec. 6. The inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs are transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. Read the story.

Amazon makes more cuts to its gaming workforce: The company is shutting down two initiatives and about 180 employees are losing their jobs. Amazon previously slashed more than 100 jobs from the division in April. Read more. 

Bill Gates’ climate-focused initiative Breakthrough Energy published an inaugural annual report on the progress being made in climate tech. In it, the Microsoft co-founder calls out three technologies that he dubs “decarbonization fast-forward buttons” worthy of bigger investments and more attention. See what they are.

Will Jeff Bezos take his philanthropic riches with him to Miami? Some in the Seattle region are hoping the billionaire remembers the place where he grew Amazon into a global behemoth. But the move raises questions about local vs. global charitable giving. Read more. 

Seattle-area transportation software company Inrix is acquiring Ride Report, a Portland-based startup that helps city governments manage shared mobility fleets. Read more.

Get your tickets for Seattle’s geekiest holiday party: The GeekWire Gala returns Dec. 6 to the Showbox Market in downtown Seattle, with a festive, frosted theme. Bring a group and make it your winter work party. See the party details.

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