Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

Ocean Investing Coming Into Focus

Nasdaq Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

Oceans and other bodies of water cover a vast majority of Earth, but a case can be made that investors’ portfolios are too dry when it comes to sustainable ocean investing concepts.

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What’s the Value of Carbon?

Pedro Ahlers, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions

To understand and maximize the value of carbon economically, it must be priced correctly, and be subject to global and universal standards.
 

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Fuelling Sustainable Aviation for the Long Haul

World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Tourism

An article by the World Economic Forum that outlines the efforts of more than 100 companies working together to power global aviation with 10% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.

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UNDP launches second cohort of Ocean Innovators

Sangita Khadka Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) introduces its second cohort of 10 ocean innovators.

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What is Wave Energy?

Ryan Ono, The Ocean Conservancy Energy Solutions

The Ocean Conservancy breaks down wave energy.

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Seaweed pioneers sign deal to tackle dairy emissions

The Fish Site Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture

Blue Ocean Barns has contracted Blue Evolution for a project to commercialise large-scale farming of Asparagopsis taxiformis for their seaweed-based cattle feed supplement, Brominata.

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The wave power generator experts say 'proves ocean energy can work' is already powering Australian homes

Jessica Moran, AMP News Energy Solutions

For the first time in Australia's history, a wave energy converter trial has successfully generated energy from the chaotic and wild ocean waves to power homes.

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The wave power generator experts say 'proves ocean energy can work' is already powering Australian homes

Jessica Moran, ABC News Energy Solutions

For the first time in Australia's history, a wave energy converter trial has successfully generated energy from the chaotic and wild ocean waves to power homes.

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The bright spots in a complicated ESG framework

Humzah Yazdani, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions

Is ESG a distraction from climate change?

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A pilot project in the North Sea will develop floating solar panels that glide over waves ‘like a carpet’

Anmar Frangoul, CNBC Energy Solutions

RWE describes “integration of offshore floating solar into an offshore wind farm” as “a more efficient use of ocean space for energy generation.”

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California lawmakers are ready to decarbonize the shipping industry. The technology isn’t there yet.

Joseph Winters, Grist Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

Experts say getting to net-zero will require more research and government support.

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A U.K. startup is building the world’s largest algae farm that each year will capture CO2 equal to the emissions of 8,000 cars

Bernhard Warner, Fortune Energy Solutions Plastics & Pollution

For decades, scientists have been studying the wondrous carbon sequestration powers of marine algae.

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Heat wave: how Orkney is leading a tidal power revolution

Eve Livingston, The Guardian Energy Solutions

Strong tides make conditions in the Scottish islands ideal, but can the UK grasp the opportunity to become a leader in the sector?

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Engineers Look to River and Ocean Currents for Clean Energy

John Fialka, Scientific American/E&E News Energy Solutions

The Department of Energy is helping to fund 11 projects that are designed to harness the power of moving water.

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Investors: Sustainable Finance Demands More than Just Cutting Carbon

Lihuan Zhou & Hayden Higgins, World Resources Institute Energy Solutions

Sustainable investing is a key part of curbing climate change, and the sector is showing some signs of progress.

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A huge tidal power testing facility is looking to simulate decades of harsh sea conditions

Anmar Frangoul, CNBC Energy Solutions

A £4.6 million ($5.64 million) facility that can test tidal turbine blades under strenuous conditions has been officially opened.

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Energy @ Sea: Powering Up in the Blue Desert

Celia Konowe, Marine Technology News Energy Solutions

Last year marked the beginning of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, lasting from 2021 until 2030.

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Startup's 'antacid' enhances ocean carbon removal

Heather Clancy, GreenBiz Energy Solutions

Elon Musk’s willingness to throw lots of money at lots of things has been well-demonstrated, as Twitter’s board can attest.

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Could Anglesey’s tidal energy project drive a new energy revolution?

Jon Ungoed-Thomas, The Guardian Energy Solutions

Experts say Wales has huge potential for generating renewable marine power, yet, so far, ambitious schemes have been ignored.

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Are blue carbon markets becoming mainstream?

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Energy Solutions

Mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows are powerful nature-based net-zero solutions.

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