Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Angeli Mehta, Reuters Energy Solutions
Technology developed at UCLA is being explored to help produce clean hydrogen and capture CO2 from air and seawater.
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CLIMATE CHAMPIONS Energy Solutions
As a major climate regulator and the largest living space on Earth, the ocean is instrumental in delivering on the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework.
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The White House Energy Solutions
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced a new Fast-Track Action Committee on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal.
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Simon Bennett. Economist Impact Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports
The global regulator of shipping has set the industry an ambitious net-zero target for 2050. Unified next steps are needed to meet this crucial goal.
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Katie Wood, Oliver Ashford, World Resource Institute Energy Solutions
New research shows that ocean-based climate solutions can cut annual greenhouse gas emissions much more than previously thought.
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Mónica Chiffoleau, The Economist Energy Solutions
Recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warn that coral reefs as we know them will all but disappear if global temperatures rise by 2°C, and up to 90% of them could be lost with an increase of 1.5°C.
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Rebecca Szkutak, Tech Crunch Energy Solutions
Superorganism is a new venture firm solely focused on biodiversity and nature
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Nikki Batchelor, Michael Leitch, Brad Ack, Scientific American Energy Solutions
Healthy oceans are central to the well-being of both our species and our entire planet.
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Suzanne McGee, Reuters Energy Solutions
A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focuses on the "blue economy," and seeks to develop and manage marine and freshwater resources in a sustainable way.
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Economic Impact Energy Solutions
While the industry sets its sights on long-term solutions to decarbonise shipping, the low-hanging fruit must not be ignored.
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Justine Calma, The Verge Energy Solutions
What happens if we alter the world’s oceans to fight climate change? More than 200 scientists signed a letter saying it’s time to find out.
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Caitlin McDermott-Murphy, NREL Energy Solutions
How much wave energy is in our oceans? A new study could help countries better estimate how much power their waters carry.
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Zac Amos, Unite.ai Energy Solutions
AI has immense potential in the blue economy. It can help many economic sectors advance while working toward protecting the environment and the ocean’s ecosystem. Here are three ways AI can play an essential role in the blue economy.
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Bonnie Waycott, Global Seafood Alliance Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture
Initiatives to unite aquaculture and offshore wind farms are popping up globally but they face technical, cost and environmental challenges.
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Lisa Stiffler, GeekWire Energy Solutions
Leaders in Washington aim to expand its maritime industry overall, while angling to make the state a leader in climate-friendly marine innovation.
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Ryan Buscaglia, Federation of American Scientists Energy Solutions
What do Norway and the state of Washington have in common? They're both driving maritime and blue economy innovation towards a cleaner future.
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Kassia Micek, S&P Global Energy Solutions
California projects will advance new designs and technology, specifically for the deep waters, weather, and seismicity in California wind energy areas.
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Markus Müller, World Ocean Initiative Energy Solutions
A guest blog by Markus Müller, chief investment officer ESG and global head of the Chief Investment Office, Deutsche Bank - Private Bank
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Anelise Zimmer & Thomas Hickey, PEW Energy Solutions
A growing number of countries and initiatives are recognizing mangrove, seagrass, and saltmarsh ecosystems as viable nature-based solutions.
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Surangel S.. Whipps, Jr.. and Daniela Fernandez, Time Magazine Energy Solutions
Deep-sea mining projects could be given the green flag to source minerals needed to support green technological innovation—at the cost of damaging portions of our ocean floor in ways that could kill marine life and negatively impact people who depend on the ocean for sustenance and economic prosperity.
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