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ENERGY
Energy Revolution
Emerging technologies in the Capital Region are driving efforts toward electrification of the two most polluting sectors — mobility and buildings . by Jennifer Junghans
TECHNOLOGY
Final Frontiers
How the obstacles and allure of small-town startups impact rural innovation . by Dakota Morlan
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Harnessing Psychedelics for Healing
UC Davis chemist is developing drugs with all the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs without the hallucinogenic trip . by Jesse Kathan
ON THE COVER DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION BY SARA BOGOVICH
ENERGY REVOLUTION | SMALL-TOWN STARTUPS | PSYCHEDELICS FOR HEALING
BUSINESS INSIGHT FOR CALIFORNIA ’ S CAPITAL REGION DECEMBER ‘ 21 VOL . 33 | NO . 12
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FINANCE
Show Me the Money
Automation and ag-tech help fuel Capital Region ’ s funding boost . by Russell Nichols
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