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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

Green Tech Challenge

In addition to plastic waste, 30 to 40% of carbon emissions from cars, buses, airplanes, and manufacturing plants are absorbed by the ocean, causing chemical imbalance in sea water i.e. Ocean Acidification. Intentional implementation of ocean conservation by EVERYONE.

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Meat Industry Climate Claims – Criticisms and Concerns

DeSmogBlog

According to an analysis published by Oxford University’s Our World in Data project, the transport, processing, retail, and packaging of food, account for only a small share of emissions, while most GHG emissions caused by animal agriculture result from the production of the meat itself.

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Global Briefing: Paris Olympics targets zero food waste and more plant based meals

Business Green

But to get there, we need radical collaboration across the governments, the private sector and civil society to set the right policy and investment frameworks, and we need to secure long-term offtake agreements. The Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance will go a long way in fostering these developments.". RWE issues €2bn green bond.

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