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How is Ocean Warming Impacting the Shipping Industry?

Ocean Conservancy

Some in the industry see the warming as an opportunity, as passages through the Arctic open for longer periods, even going so far as to claim there will be lower overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the shorter voyages. Warmer water also expands and raises sea levels as well as holds less oxygen.

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2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted?

Legal Planet

The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. Lawmakers have accordingly sought ways to conserve water, particularly in urban areas. Ecological Conservation.

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Planning for a Climate-Adaptive Future

Washington Nature

In the face of a changing climate, it’s become clear that the GMA also needs to be updated to respond to the climate crisis by addressing our need to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and building community resilience. C) The Nature Conservancy By updating the GMA now, those benefits will be realized sooner.

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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. The biggest win for this two-week event was the recommitment to limit global warming to 1.5

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Climate Chronicles: Common Climate Vocabulary Shaping a Movement

Washington Nature

This is a direct result of excessive greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), and the exploitation of natural resources for capitalistic gain. In other words, adaptation boils down to helping ecosystems and communities plan ahead for, and adapt to, climate change.

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Climate change has already aggravated 58% of infectious diseases

A Greener Life

These factors were followed by other hazards associated with climate change, including fires, storms, sea level rise , ocean climate change, heat waves, drought, and changes to land cover. A Conservative Crystal Ball. We need to aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”. Climate’s Contagion.

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The Fifth National Climate Assessment: Implications for Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

On the other hand, the chapter’s assessment of alternative plant proteins is more measured, noting their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also identifying the clear downsides in terms of increased needs for infrastructure and energy. Sea level rise is also important in the region, causing saltwater intrusion and salinization.

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