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State of the nation

Envirotec Magazine

The approach must be a core part of the UK’s defence against flooding and climate change, he said. ” “By harnessing the power of nature alongside our traditional flood defences, we can not only help keep communities safer, but also create wildlife havens and tackle the climate emergency.”

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Gas sensor network provides early wildfire detection

Envirotec Magazine

The “solar-powered digital nose” in situ. The first live demonstration of the group’s Silvanet system of solar-powered gas sensors was recently conducted successfully in a forest near Berlin, says the firm. . By adding additional sensors, the network can also be used to monitor tree health and growth.

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COP26 sends a clear signal to businesses and investors

Business Green

Despite the tense, last-minute drama, the Glasgow Climate Pact sends a very clear investment signal to businesses and financial institutions, argues Nick Molho from the Aldersgate Group. This is understandable, but it should not detract from the very clear signals that the business and investment community have been sent at COP26.

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New leaders at Patagonia, McDonald's, Netflix

GreenBiz

Heading into fall, this batch of career updates from the worlds of sustainability and business is somewhat top-heavy. Amid myriad social, health and political crises, business sustainability is alive and well and living the Paris Agreement. The streaming media giant just started reporting on its renewable energy usage last winter.

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COP27: A quick guide to common terms

Business Green

The curbing of emissions to reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane in the environment. Adjusting to current or expected effects of climate change, such as building defences to protect against rising sea-levels, to reduce risk or benefit from opportunities where possible. Black carbon.

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What Is Carbon Accounting? Standards, Frameworks, Developments and Challenges

Green Business Bureau

What is carbon accounting? Carbon accounting – also known as a carbon or greenhouse gas inventory – is the process of measuring the amount of carbon dioxide, or other greenhouse gases (GHG), an organization emits. The aim is to help the entity understand its climatic impact.

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High Seas Treaty: UN member states seal historic deal to protect international waters

Business Green

The ocean is the world's largest carbon sink and contains 95 per cent of the planet's biosphere. Guterres said the treaty was crucial for addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. "It Ladies and gentlemen, the ship has reached the shore," she said.