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-![GitHubGSD](https://github.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1200x630-GHNonprofits_BlogB.png?w=1600)
+![GitHub's Green Software Directory](https://github.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1200x630-GHNonprofits_BlogB.png?w=1600)
 
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 ## GitHub's Green Software Directory is a simple and easy-to-use resource that all developers can use to adopt green software tools. This list aims to help any developer find green software projects available on GitHub. 
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 As technology industry energy use grows, we believe we have a responsibility to help support sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of software we build.
 
-![climate-indicators](climateindicators.jpeg)
+![Graph titled "Changes emerging across the climate system," which shows indicators like carbon dioxide increasing, ocean warming, and sea level rising over time.](climateindicators.jpeg)
 Image source: Open access [climate visuals](https://github.com/ed-hawkins/climate-visuals) on GitHub from Ed Hawkins.
 
 ## Our Directory
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 We are looking for projects **on GitHub** that are actively being used/developed and can be used by others.
 
 - Create a fork of this project.
-- Create a new branch
+- Create a new branch.
 - Add your project to a relevant category in the following format: [Project Name](Project URL) - A sentence that describes your project.
 - Create a pull request and wait for it to be reviewed and merged.
 - Further details on how create pull requests can be found in the official [GitHub documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request).