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How a Blue New Deal charts a course for a sustainable sea change

GreenBiz

Last week, a group of activists, scientists, academics and others issued a report calling for policies and other initiatives to generate prosperity while addressing inequity and the climate crisis. Aquaculture, sustainable fisheries and marine biodiversity conservation: helping U.S. Joel Makower. Mon, 07/20/2020 - 02:11. No wish list

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Critics Question the Climate Crisis Benefits of Deep Seabed Mining

DeSmogBlog

But a growing number of marine biologists, ocean conservationists, government regulators and environmentally-conscious companies are sounding the alarm about a variety of environmental, food security, financial, and biodiversity concerns associated with seabed mining. Still, Nauru hopes to forge ahead with seabed mining.

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How a Blue New Deal charts a course for a sustainable sea change

AGreenLiving

How a Blue New Deal charts a course for a sustainable sea change Joel Makower Mon, 07/20/2020 – 02:11 Last week, a group of activists, scientists, academics and others issued a report calling for policies and other initiatives to generate prosperity while addressing inequity and the climate crisis. They called it the Blue New Deal.

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September is Coastal Cleanup Month with a new look for 2020

AGreenLiving

“The data that is collected about the types and quantities of debris picked up can be used for outreach, policy and advocacy, and more!” Ocean pollution, particularly plastic from inland as well as boating activities, has become a massive environmental issue in recent years. The cycle is toxic.

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Habits of Waste unveils free app to help you be an imperfect vegan

AGreenLiving

With the topic of sustainability in every headline these days, many people are feeling guilt, shame, frustration or irritation at the constant pressure to go vegan or eliminate every scrap of plastic from their lives. The problems with meat and seafood It’s well-documented that a plant-based diet is a huge win for the planet.

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Online Event - VERGE Energy Conference

Green Market Oracle

The Fundamentals of Circular Packaging (Workshop): An increase in consumer awareness, corporate engagement and regulatory action has led more companies to set ambitious goals to reduce and reimagine their use of plastics and packaging. That economy is now taking shape.

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25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021

GreenBiz

When it comes to those shaping the corporate climate movement — either from within companies or as part of NGOs and policy organizations that recognize the critical role businesses must play in addressing the climate emergency — I’m grateful to say it’s becoming easier to find women with a seat at the decision-making table.