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The Nature Conservancy and Planet Collaborate to Map Blue Carbon

Planet Pulse

It is therefore unsurprising that, at the end of 2022, blue carbon was a major topic in global climate conversations. The world’s mangroves alone sequester more than 31 million tons of carbon in their soils and biomass each year. Planet image provided by TNC.

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? CTVC’s guide to NYCW #163

Climate Tech VC

In the news this week, $7T for fossil fuel subsidies, the summer brings more tropical storms, and Equinor opens the world’s largest floating wind farm… to power oil drilling. for Northvolt to build energy storage, $100M for direct lithium extraction, and $60M for heat batteries. Thanks for reading!

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Understanding the Anthropocene, Resilience Thinking, and the Future of Industry

Green Business Bureau

Stratospheric ozone depletion – The stratospheric ozone layer in the atmosphere filters out ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. They also have a direct effect on climate, changing how much solar radiation is reflected or absorbed in the atmosphere.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

Resolutions to global challenges such as climate change, poverty, inequality, biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, resource depletion, racism, and exploitation need the backing of our economic system. The minimum wage is not enough to meet the basic needs of employees – to cover housing, energy, food, and childcare costs.

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The EU Elections Candidates Spreading False Narratives on Food and Farming

DeSmogBlog

The sweeping package of measures is aimed at lowering agricultural emissions – that make up 10 percent of the bloc’s overall greenhouse gases – and protecting the healthy soils and ecosystems on which farming relies. In its 2024 manifesto, PVV says it plans to “overhaul” European climate and energy policies.

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Online Event - VERGE Energy Conference

Green Market Oracle

VERGE Energy Conference (VERGE 20) will take place on October 26-30, 2020. This online event can be attended from anywhere, The central theme at VERGE 20 will focus on how energy systems can be decarbonized, decentralized, digitized and democratized.

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In an era of climate change, Alaska’s predators fall prey to politics

Grist

Pilots flew through alpine valleys, where ribs of electric green growth emerged from a blanket of snow. With conditions rapidly changing as the planet warms, wildlife managers nationwide are facing similar biodiversity crises. In 2022, the 9th U.S.

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