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Ocean Conservation: Ocean Acidification and the Impacts of Fish Migration

Green Tech Challenge

Put simply, ocean acidification is the imbalance of chemical content in ocean water; whereby there is increased acidity, and upward temperature changes. The ocean has experienced a 26% pH drop in the last century. Ocean acidification has negative effects on sea-life and the ecosystem.

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

Green Business Bureau

As industry is one of the biggest drivers of global climate change and is entirely dependent on the earth’s resources for production, it is important for business leaders and employees to understand the Anthropocene, its implications, and what it means for the future of sustainability and industry. . The Nine Planetary Boundaries.

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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

Green Tech Challenge

The Blue Economy is sustainable use of ocean resources for: economic growth, improved livelihoods, job creation, and ocean ecosystem health. Achieving a sustainable Blue Economy requires amplified conversation, education and intentional efforts in ocean conservation.

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

Grist

While reefs are suffering because of a variety of factors — overfishing, pollution, and ocean acidification among them — it’s widespread warming that is causing the most concern, as sea surface temperatures have slowly ticked up over the last 100 years. Over half of the world’s coral reefs have already been lost. degrees Celsius.

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Review of Climate Policy Options

Low Carbon Prosperity

Abstract: There is a growing recognition among businesses, policymakers, and the general public regarding the economic and societal risks of climate change. In 2017, the Washington State legislature investigated the idea of using a carbon tax to pay for a court ordered increase in K-12 education funding.

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The critical role of biodiversity in creating business value

Business Green

And it provides vital services to society and the economy including: Regulating environmental stability, e.g. climate, water, air, disease. Cultural, spiritual, education and recreation needs. As ecosystems degrade, they release more carbon, adding to climate change. Goods such as food, timber and medicinal ingredients.

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

CleanTech San Diego

Educate and Raise Awareness Brands and startups that provide more sustainable solutions often grapple with educating the public and raising awareness about complex environmental issues. Well, effective content marketing strategies can be your change-maker.