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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. We focused on the following priorities : The Ocean in the Climate Change Dialogue.

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The Netherlands is busy building hybrid clean energy technologies at sea

A Greener Life

The combination of offshore wind turbines, floating solar panels and green hydrogen are some of the hybrid clean energy technologies currently under development off the Dutch coast. . The flagship wind farm made headlines as the operator, Swedens’s Vattenfall in 2018 won the concession to build it without government subsidy.

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First cargo ship with wind-powered technology sets sail

Environmental News Bits

And no, the technology is not canvas sails. A cargo ship vessel has been outfitted with wind power technology, bringing wind propulsion to commercial shipping for the first time.

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Ocean Solutions for Clean Energy

Ocean Conservancy

To avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis, it’s crucial that we shift energy production away from the unsustainable fossil fuels that cause climate change and towards those that release little to no greenhouse gases (GHG), such as solar and wind power. Clean energy is key to national security. degrees Celsius. Key Announcements.

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Maine Gov. Mills Signs Bill to Procure 3 GW of Offshore Wind by 2040

Law and Environment

I thank the legislators and stakeholders who, through collaboration and compromise, have positioned Maine to pursue offshore wind in a manner that puts all Maine workers and businesses on a level playing field, invites investments in critical port infrastructure, and importantly, respects those who rely on the ocean for their livelihoods.

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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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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. Durability.

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