Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Governments watch as oil companies break the rules, raking in record profits while leaving an environmental disaster. It must be dismantled and rebuilt with a co-governing body, where downstream impacted Indigenous communities have policy-making authority and leadership roles,” said Jesse Cardinal, Executive Director at Keepers of the Water.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 13, 2023

Read the full story at Open Access Government. Researchers from Kyushu University and Asahi Kasei Corporation announce a new way to estimate the age of microplastics found in the upper oceans using plastic oxidation and the assessment of environmental factors.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Sabin Center published a new report today recommending actions that federal agencies could take to ensure safe and responsible permitting and regulation of ocean carbon dioxide removal (CDR) research in U.S. A variety of ocean-based CDR approaches—i.e., Those activities could raise a host of legal issues. and the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As deeply troubling reports continue to come in about ocean waters hitting historic hot temperatures, sectors like global shipping are trying to understand the consequences of a warmer ocean and what can be done to stop the heating. So, we’re seeing the ocean heat up, lose oxygen and get bigger. as a national policy leader.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 1, 2022

Two reports published in the US look seriously at the practicalities and responsibilities of altering the ocean to tackle the climate crisis. Two recent developments aim to clear a path for testing these controversial methods in the ocean. The ocean as a carbon sink. Photo credit: Daniel Poloha / Alamy. By Olive Heffernan.

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Frontiers

JULY 7, 2023

As we seek to escape the heat of summer at the beach, we are highlighting the top Research Topics on the world’s oceans. Here are some research topics on the world’s oceans first appeared on Science & research news | Frontiers. With more than 1.2 With more than 1.2 Suggest your topic The post Going to the beach?

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By Anya Blaney Ocean scientist and TNC in Washington trustee Marco Hatch creates opportunities for under-resourced students to pursue higher education while revitalizing ancestral clam gardens. His connection to the ocean and marine ecology began in early life.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Tikahtnu has been home to the Sugpiaq and Dena’ina peoples for thousands of years, and our peoples here have stewarded the resources in this area long before there were oil rigs in the ocean. That’s why I’m so grateful to be joining this team with a passion for the vision of a healthier ocean, protected by a more just world.

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Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 5, 2021

Earlier this year, Ocean Conservancy discussed informal sector waste collectors in Vietnam , highlighting their contributions to recycling and to preventing waste from flowing into our ocean. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763. Enter Your Email.loading.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

World leaders, government officials and representatives from the private sector and civil society gathered in New York September 16 to 22 for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week and New York Climate Week. Never miss an update Enter your email and never miss an update Sorry, but we failed to add you to the list.

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A Greener Life

MARCH 15, 2023

John Kerry speaks during the 2023 Our Ocean Conference, in Panama City, Panama. By Anders Lorenzen As a part of a landmark oceans agreement, the US has pledged $6 billion to protect oceans alongside tackling climate change. Same crises Kerry commented: “The climate crisis and the ocean crisis are one and the same.

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 29, 2022

Earlier this month, ocean leaders from governments, businesses and expert organizations around the world gathered for the seventh annual Our Ocean Conference in the island nation of Palau. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. © Felipe Victoria(Ocean Conservancy). Stay current.

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Inhabitant

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In the fight against pollution and environmental waste, there are many levels of similarly-minded people in government, nonprofit, for-profit and community all working towards the same goals. So it makes sense that a name like Surfrider is a perfect match with #Tide Ocean and the fashion company MVMT.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Like many ocean creatures, this mermaid is now threatened by rising temperatures and ocean acidification. A truly pathetic figure, barely able to drag itself along and beg for government bailouts. The Mad, Mad Methane Monster. This monster can cook your planet in virtually no time. Talk about a supervillain! Ghost Corals.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 18, 2022

The culmination of a series of five, virtual, multi-hour discussion group sessions and one presentation from a variety of practitioners in the ocean-based CDR space, the report details potential guidelines for exploring what governance structures, scientific research, and community engagement should look like as practitioners explore the possibility (..)

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Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 15, 2021

Ocean Conservancy recognized this from the very beginning when we published our ground-breaking report Stemming the Tid e. We knew the problem of ocean plastics required collective action. That is why Ocean Conservancy was thrilled to join the U.S. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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New Scientist

MAY 19, 2021

Governments have hit a global target for creating protected areas on land but failed to meet a similar goal on oceans, the United Nations Environment Programme has found

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Ocean Conservancy

MAY 20, 2021

The significance of the ocean to humanity cannot be overstated, whether it is regulating Earth’s climate, providing food to billions or helping society transition to renewable, fossil fuel-free energy. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. © Daniel Sebastian Padilla Ochoa/Ocean Conservancy.

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Law Columbia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In a blog post last month, I wrote about the growing interest in ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR), and the complex legal issues it raises. Much of the legal complexity surrounding ocean CDR stems from the fact that the ocean is a shared resource in which all countries, both coastal and landlocked, have an interest.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2023

On June 30, Ocean Networks Canada's CEO Dr. Kate Moran was recognized for her contributions to support ocean and planet sustainability with her appointment as Officer of the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.

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Nanotech

MAY 10, 2023

government agencies in tackling the challenge of plastic waste in the environment. government nanoplastics interagency interest group that coordinates activities on this subject across the federal agencies, who will provide highlights of agency programs and activities. The panel of speakers includes participants in the informal U.S.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Like many ocean creatures, this mermaid is now threatened by rising temperatures and ocean acidification. A truly pathetic figure, barely able to drag itself along and beg for government bailouts. The Methane Monster. This monster can cook your planet in virtually no time. Talk about a supervillain! The Endangered Mermaid.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 15, 2022

Natural carbon sinks, such as the ocean, already do this but are not able to keep pace with current emissions. Scientists have proposed various techniques to enhance ocean carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Further research, including in-ocean testing of different approaches, is needed to fully evaluate their benefits and risks.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 30, 2024

This paper presents recommended actions that federal agencies could take, under existing law, to ensure safe and responsible permitting and regulation of ocean carbon dioxide removal (CDR) research in U.S.

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Real Climate

AUGUST 25, 2023

Not in summer when the ocean is covered by a shallow surface mixed layer heated by the sun and highly dependent on weather conditions.) The argument has been made that the ‘cold blob’ might not be caused by an AMOC decline but by heat loss at the ocean surface. We argued in Caesar et al. The reanalysis data show the latter is the case.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 24, 2024

A new report published today by the Sabin Center examines the laws governing international transport of carbon dioxide for sequestration. We focus, specifically, on the shipping of carbon dioxide that was captured in Europe to the United States for sequestration there. bilateral treaties involving the transportation of hazardous waste.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 30, 2021

Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) is one of several proposed techniques for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in the oceans. OAE seeks to counteract ocean acidification, while also increasing carbon storage in the oceans. By Romany M. Webb and Korey Silverman-Roati.

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana. This action entails collaboration between Louisiana agencies and the federal government, as well as transmission planning agencies, energy regulators, utilities, and the private sector.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 24, 2022

Ocean water and volcanic ash have contaminated the drinking water of tens of thousands of people in the Pacific island nation. Volcanic ash, along with ocean water from the tsunami, has contaminated the drinking water of tens of thousands of people. “All The Tonga government has declared a state of emergency lasting until February 13.

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Law Columbia

JANUARY 5, 2023

Governments are, it seems, beginning to listen to the growing chorus of scientists who have warned that deploying CDR is essential to avoid catastrophic climate change. Government funding for research and deployment of CDR is increasing. Yet, key issues around definitions, guidance, and climate governance remain.

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Endangered Species Law

MAY 7, 2024

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“ ACK RATs ”), [1] No. Each of the cases challenged different aspects of the federal government’s approvals for Vineyard Wind, but both argued that the project would harm the endangered North Atlantic right whale. 23-1501, and Melone v. Coit et al. ,

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 18, 2024

LISA LINOWES and ERIC TURNER on behalf of the SAVE RIGHT WHALES COALITION Since 2016, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared three Unusual Mortality Events (UME) involving large whale species in the Atlantic Ocean. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) finalizing lease agreements with OSW developers.

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The SWOT mission, as its called, will measure weekly changes in the world’s major rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans. For oceans, the satellite will track small-scale currents and eddies that transport nutrients, salt, and heat. Groundwater has not been governed like surface water has. It will gather extensive data.

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Inside Climate News

MARCH 14, 2023

A framework agreement to protect open oceans is the first step toward enacting protections for ecosystems that take CO2 from the air and store it for millennia in sediments. By Delaney Dryfoos, Bob Berwyn On the high seas, outside the jurisdiction of any country’s government, lie some of the largest reservoirs of biodiversity on Earth.

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Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 10, 2023

Love ocean content? Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Today, pellets are found globally throughout the ocean and across diverse ecosystems. Yes, like all plastics in the ocean, nurdles pose a great threat to marine life.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

According to the White House , the National Climate Assessment is a critical resource for “[p]eople who make risk management decisions,” a large group that includes “local government officials, city planners, utility managers, healthcare providers, adaptation specialists, educators, farmers, and small business owners.” 175564 (Exhibit A).

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Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 31, 2023

This blog post was co-written by Black Surf Santa Cruz founder Esabella Bonner and board secretary Rachel Kippen whose organization has partnered with Ocean Conservancy over the past two years. Bonner founded Black Surf Santa Cruz in 2020 to make ocean spaces more inclusive and welcoming to BILPOC community members.

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