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

Green Business Bureau

It’s important for business owners and global citizens to understand the source of this change to be empowered to anticipate and adapt to these changes and potentially help reverse them through intentional, sustainable action. . Ocean acidification – Surface ocean acidity has already increased by 30 percent since pre-industrial times.

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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

Green Tech Challenge

The sustainability of this growth is however compromised by overfishing and rising ocean pollution. Pollution from litter, sunscreen chemicals, and boats making day trips to the island in large numbers (200 boats and 5000 tourists per day) had gradually damaged 80% of the island’s ecological system.

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How a town tethered to coral learned to save its reef — and itself

Grist

The four are moving quickly to examine the tiny invertebrates, keeping them in plastic bins filled with ocean water to ease their stress. Now, it serves a dual purpose, carrying scientists and volunteers on weekends and in off-hours to monitor the coral they’re working to save. The structure is known as a “crib.”

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Global Briefing: Paris Olympics targets zero food waste and more plant based meals

Business Green

African green hydrogen plans, new coal-to-clean energy deals, and worsening climate impacts. The organising committee said it would work with NGOs and commercial partners to slash the impact of the estimated 13 million meals that will be served during Paris 2024 and showcase the best of sustainable food.

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