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Al Bredenberg

Al Bredenberg is a writer, analyst, consultant and communicator. He writes about the environment, energy, innovation, management and sustainable business and design. Al is a lifelong learner with intense curiosity and no off-switch. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, Virginia.
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