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

Green Business Bureau

Eras in the Earth’s history are defined by major climactic events and distinguished through the fossil record, carbon dating, and other methods. Ocean acidification – Surface ocean acidity has already increased by 30 percent since pre-industrial times. The Holocene. The Anthropocene.

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? Charting a course to curb maritime emissions

Climate Tech VC

With the growth of e-commerce and demand for faster shipping (which means burning more fuel), maritime emissions increased nearly 5% between 2020 and 2021. The drop in sulfur oxide emissions, which ironically have a cooling effect in the atmosphere by reflecting light, has also played a role in record high ocean temps this year.

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'Climate breakdown has already begun': Green figures react to IPCC's landmark climate warning

Business Green

Without deep carbon pollution cuts now, the 1.5-degree I am asking corporate leaders to support a minimum international carbon price and align their portfolios with the Paris Agreement. We need immediate action on energy. degree goal will fall quickly out of reach. There must be no new coal plants built after 2021. "The