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What's a 'thinktank'?
A thinktank is an organisation that conducts research and advocates for specific policies. Verdant, mentioned in the story, is a 'green' thinktank, meaning it focuses on environmental issues. They aim to influence government decisions by providing data and recommendations, like their call for a maximum working temperature.
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