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

Green Business Bureau

During this era, humans began releasing concentrated amounts of carbon and other emissions, causing extreme air pollution and marking the start of the constant rise of atmospheric CO2, leading us to where we are today. . They also have a direct effect on climate, changing how much solar radiation is reflected or absorbed in the atmosphere.

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

Grist

Off the northeast coast of Brazil, the hot morning sun reflects off the sea’s surface as a jangada , a traditional wooden fishing boat, sways gently in the rolling waves. Now, it serves a dual purpose, carrying scientists and volunteers on weekends and in off-hours to monitor the coral they’re working to save.

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

Business Green

African green hydrogen plans, new coal-to-clean energy deals, and worsening climate impacts. And it pledged to halve the amount of single-use plastic in catering, in response to high expectations, particularly from athletes and consumers, to reduce plastic pollution. Michael Bloomberg announces $242m clean energy investment push.

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Every region of the country is taking climate action. Here’s how.

Grist

States, cities, businesses, and organizations across the country are taking increasingly large steps to reduce emissions — and those efforts are aided by the falling costs of renewable energy and other decarbonizing technologies. Climate pressures like ocean acidification have made it harder for the mollusks to build and maintain shells.