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Advancing Ocean Climate Action at COP27

Ocean Conservancy

I was joined by Ocean Conservancy colleagues working to advance ocean-climate action. C, we stand to lose ocean and coastal ecosystems we depend on to sea level rise, warming temperatures, ocean acidification and other climate impacts. degrees Celsius. While not new, this remains a critically important commitment.

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Analysis: Colombia’s offshore wind power plans spark hope and caution

A Greener Life

An offshore wind farm in Europe. Colombia’s Caribbean coast has great potential for offshore wind power projects but is also home to protected areas of ecological importance. Elsewhere, other renewable energy projects have been unable to connect and deliver power to the grid, the National Interconnected System.

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Wind-powered Cargo Vessel Holds Hope for a Greener Future

Ocean Conservancy

While a wind-powered cargo vessel may seem like a 19 th Century idea, the Grain de Sail may be a herald of a greener future rather than a nostalgic nod to the past. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. In April 2021, U.S. Never miss an update. Sorry, but we failed to add you to the list.

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What is Tidal Energy?

Ocean Conservancy

As people around the world grapple with climate change, scientists and engineers are exploring new and exciting ocean-based solutions to generate renewable energy. Tidal energy is emerging as another clean energy source alongside offshore wind farms and wave energy technology. The ocean and gravity never stop. Consistency.

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Challenges and Opportunities in Mining Materials for Energy Storage Lithium-ion Batteries

Union of Concerned Scientists

Fossil fuel extraction not only ignites climate change, but degrades land and wildlife ecosystems, pollutes waterways, acidifies the oceans, exacerbates natural disasters, expropriates Indigenous land , and leads to devastating chronic health impacts for fossil fuel industry workers and adjacent communities. A 2021 study by Bamana et al.

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ESA Policy News: August 30, 2021

ESA

New Mexico governor signs executive order creating a “30 by 30” conservation committee. UN plans virtual Biodiversity Conference in October 2021 and in-person meeting in April and May 2022. 16, 2021 ). 16, 2021 ). Federal judge cancels permits for “Willow” drilling project in Alaska. International. Scientific Community.

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July 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

June 15, 2021). June 16, 2021). On June 14, 2021, the U.S. On June 23, 2021, Chevron Corporation filed notice in the district court of its voluntary dismissal of third-party complaints against the energy company Equinor ASA (formerly Statoil ASA). June 14, 2021). June 28, 2021). June 25, 2021).

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