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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 human society has continued to innovate exponentially, largely at the expense of the planet, scientists have hypothesized that we are beginning to enter a new epoch, or period of time in history, defined by human impact on the earth known as the Anthropocene. Steps businesses can take.

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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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Review of Climate Policy Options

Low Carbon Prosperity

Pricing mechanisms promote conservation, efficiency improvements, and fuel switching, while encouraging investment in new cleantech innovations. Over the long-term, specific technology subsidies run the risk of blocking innovation and creating barriers to entry. Carbon taxes can be beneficial to an economy.

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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. And like all coral species around the world, they are under threat.

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The critical role of biodiversity in creating business value

Business Green

Cultural, spiritual, education and recreation needs. Educate employees and business partners about biodiversity; integrate biodiversity targets with existing mechanisms; and seek partnerships to maximise impact. Biodiversity is reflected in the diversity of life at three levels - ecosystems, species and genetic variability.

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

CleanTech San Diego

With often limited resources and intense competition, startups must leverage innovative strategies to capture the attention of their target audience and drive sustainable growth. However, despite their noble mission, they face a unique set of challenges, particularly in the realm of marketing strategies, brand awareness, and credibility.