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Geoengineering’s gender problem could put the planet at risk

Grist

The hardware test was part of a bigger plan to see if strategically releasing aerosols might help cool the planet by reflecting sunlight. Working from a disused military airstrip in Norfolk, U.K., they would attach a 3,000-foot hose to a helium balloon, pump water into it, and spray the liquid into the atmosphere, where it would evaporate.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 4

Green Business Bureau

Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating and cooling? Make products that are recyclable, renewable and/or biodegradable, and do not contain toxic or ozone-depleting substances. Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. install recycling bins in the break room)?