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Allbirds, once held up as a poster child for low-impact fashion, is attempting a radical reinvention, but its new direction raises uncomfortable questions about the environmental cost of the tech that it hopes will save it. The San Francisco-founded company built its reputation on wool trainers that were marketed as a greener alternative to synthetic footwear, winning over environmentally conscious consumers and high-profile supporters alike. Now, however, it is seeking to re