Circle of Blue

AUGUST 11, 2021

This trend will continue as glacial melting, decreased rainfall, and a “thirstier” atmosphere jeopardize sources of freshwater in some parts of the globe. It finds more evidence that severe weather events are linked to carbon in the atmosphere and are becoming more extreme. Heavy rainfall will also become more common and more powerful.

Climate Change 361

Climate Change Atmosphere Deforestation Ocean 361

Law Columbia

APRIL 21, 2023

Photo: Guss B on Unsplash Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the awe-inspiring wonders on this planet — a place full of biodiversity hotspots, from lush rainforests to scenic mountain ranges, home to rich, endemic species. Blue carbon is carbon captured by ocean and coastal ecosystems.

Carbon Dioxide 59

Carbon Dioxide Ocean Climate Change Earth Day 59

Law Columbia

AUGUST 8, 2023

A second bill would require annual reporting of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by a covered firm’s operations. 6] Scientists are alarmed that this year the temperature of the surface of the oceans has reached levels that are much higher, [7] and the extent of Antarctic sea ice is much lower, [8] than ever previously recorded.

Regulations 98

Regulations Law 2023 Climate Change 98

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

This applies to food resources such as fish, habitats such as rainforests, cultural monuments as a mark of respect for their human interest. Oceans and seas cover around 2/3 of our planet. It's a natural resource and an economic one; many problems blight our oceans today, not least of all overfishing and the dumping of waste.

Conservation 52

Conservation Law Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 52

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Under the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), every country on Earth is treaty-bound to “avoid dangerous climate change”, and find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally in an equitable way. above pre-industrial levels, and greenhouse gas emissions are still on an upward trend.

Paris Agreement 98

Paris Agreement Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide 2030 98

ESA

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. to reduce greenhouse gases emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

2022 98

2022 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Conservation 98