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5 Ways We Can Stop Ocean Acidification

The Environmental Blog

Although it may not be discussed frequently, ocean acidification is one of the biggest problems humanity (and the environment) faces today. The rising acidity of the ocean is not only harming biodiversity and marine ecosystems, but is impacting human industries that rely on the ocean’s resources.

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Ocean-based sequestration heats ups

GreenBiz

Over the past few years, as companies have come under steadily increasing pressure to tackle climate change, nature-based solutions have emerged as a particularly exciting method for shrinking corporate carbon footprints. Investing in forests can be a win-win that both sequesters carbon and regenerates nature.

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Ocean-based sequestration heats up

GreenBiz

Over the past few years, as companies have come under steadily increasing pressure to tackle climate change, nature-based solutions have emerged as a particularly exciting method for shrinking corporate carbon footprints. Investing in forests can be a win-win that both sequesters carbon and regenerates nature.

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Plastic waste may be acidifying our oceans, scientists speculate

Eco-Business

New research suggests that plastic could contribute to ocean acidification, especially in highly polluted coastal areas, through the release of organic chemical compounds and carbon dioxide, both of which can lower the pH of seawater.

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Big Oil faces a flood of climate lawsuits — and they’re moving closer to trial

Grist

The move followed investigations showing that Exxon and other companies had known about the dangers of skyrocketing carbon emissions for decades, but publicly downplayed the threat. That issue and that effort has been put to rest, and now they have to face the music.” Oil companies have plans to fight back, though.

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The critical role of biodiversity in creating business value

Business Green

It feeds us, provides clean air and water, and stores carbon. Habitats for plants, animals and micro-organisms vital to soil health and food production. As ecosystems degrade, they release more carbon, adding to climate change. The value of biodiversity to business. Biodiversity is at the heart of all human life and activity.

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Top Rope Media Presents: Marketing Strategies for Startups on a Mission to Save the Planet

CleanTech San Diego

Content Creation or Content Marketing Strategies to Educate and Raise Awareness Are you tackling some of the biggest problems on the planet- access to clean water, reliable electricity, or waste reduction? Your goal with this content is to expand your reach and attract organic traffic to your startup’s website.