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What are ‘planetary boundaries’ and why should we care?

Envirotec Magazine

Earth’s energy balance (commonly known as the climate) and its interactions with trillions of species is the main determinant of environmental conditions. Three are based on what we take from the system: biodiversity loss fresh water land use. We are still in the green for ozone-depleting chemicals. So how are we doing?

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Biodiversity loss is driven by economic growth: Prof. Julia Steinberger

Low Impact

Dave Darby talks with Julia Steinberger, professor of ecological economics at the University of Leeds and a member of the IPCC, about her work and the links between biodiversity loss and economic growth. There’s also a lot of research on biodiversity loss and its links to economic growth. Those things happened.

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How Reusing Items Can Help The Environment

The Environmental Blog

The state of our environment today is due to the broadening issues arising from loss of biodiversity, inappropriate means of disposing of waste , overpopulation, the depletion of natural resources, and increased deforestation. These affect natural habitats, produces acid rain and destroys the ozone layer because of global warming.

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Environmental Consequences of Vehicle Emissions

The Environmental Blog

This reduces the amount of energy required to propel the truck forward, resulting in lower fuel consumption and fewer emissions. These emissions contribute to various environmental problems, including air pollution, climate change, acid rain, ozone depletion, and biodiversity loss.

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4 climate finance priorities for the Biden administration

GreenBiz

But whereas President Barack Obama voluntarily supported these areas, starting in fiscal year 2020 Congress enshrined renewable energy and adaptation as new mandatory lines in the spending bills (alongside existing lines for sustainable landscapes and biodiversity) to prevent the Trump administration from cutting them.

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Four Reasons Why 2020 Will be a Make or Break Year for Environmental Action

Green Market Oracle

In October, delegates from more than 190 countries will attend the Biodiversity Summit in Kunming, China to finalize and sign a new international agreement to protect biodiversity. However, we have not succeeded in achieving Aichi goal 20, which calls for an increase in the financial resources to protect biodiversity.

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Tech Startup Sustainability Guide: Running An Eco-Friendly Business

Green Business Bureau

Being more energy-efficient, reducing waste – through recycling, reuse, and reducing regimes -, and curbing scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from the daily commute, all help your company save money. Use energy-efficient versions of devices when available to reduce energy consumption.