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

Green Business Bureau

Stratospheric ozone depletion – The stratospheric ozone layer in the atmosphere filters out ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Mass coral bleaching, or the expulsion of the tiny colorful algae that live in coral tissue and provide corals with energy, has significantly increased over the past 40 years.

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Climate Change: Where Are We Now?

Unsustainable

The UCSUSA points out that “Consequences of global warming include drought, sea level rise, flooding, extreme weather, and species loss. by converting to more environmentally friendly forms of renewable energy. Eighteen of the 19 warmest years all have occurred since 2001, with the exception of 1998. Nor do they want?as