Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Timothy Reuter & David Hyde, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Tourism
The path to zero emissions for the aviation sector by 2050 requires a combination of solutions where new propulsion and fuel technologies will play a major role.
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Dawn Borg Costanzi & Elaine Young, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
Parties to the Port State Measures Agreement will use new platforms to coordinate efforts against illicit activity and strengthen fisheries health.
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Jennifer Bushman Fisheries & Aquaculture
The world’s fish stocks are being depleted at an alarming rate. With over 4.6 million fishing boats in the water worldwide, the oceans are fished 90% fished to capacity. Thankfully, the news is not all bad.
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Susan Gourvenec & Rebecca Sykes, The Conversation Energy Solutions
Green energy developers hope to exploit the faster winds that blow offshore and allow larger turbines to generate more electricity than their onshore equivalents.
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Margi Van Gogh & Angie Farrag-Thibault, World Economic Forum Shipping & Ports
By greening their supply chains, freight buyers could boost decarbonization efforts in the global freight transportation sector.
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Chiara Cecchini, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
From ready-made snacks to algae, cacti and grains, options for climate beneficial foods are increasing.
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Emily Pidgeon, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
Mangroves protect coastlines, protect biodiversity and protect local livelihoods - yet humanity has failed to protect them.
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Maddie Stone, The Guardian Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture
Fishermen say their concerns, from safety issues to how offshore wind will alter the ocean environment, aren’t being meaningfully considered by regulators
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
A new research project aims to quantify the ecosystem services provided by Ireland’s shellfish aquaculture sector.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group
World Ocean Summit Insight Hour webinar explores innovative partnerships between companies, scientists and conservationists.
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Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Fisheries & Aquaculture
San Diego-based sustainable seafood creator BlueNalu has been selected to compete in the semifinal round of the next XPRIZE Foundation Challenge – Feed the Next Billion.
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Amod Salgaonkar, The Fish Site
Thai Union, the world’s leading seafood processor, has successfully priced a THB 5 billion seven-year sustainability-linked bond (SLB) for institutional investors.
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Jurgenne Primavera, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
Pew marine fellow Jurgenne Primavera shares insights from decades spent studying and protecting these vital coastal habitats.
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Nora Buli, Reuters Energy Solutions
Low-carbon hydropower capacity is vital for a faster integration of wind and solar power, but its growth is set to slow by 23% this decade without a sweeping policy and investment push, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.
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Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Plastics & Pollution
Runoff becomes a problem when stormwater picks up potential pollutants as it flows overland.
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Sam Purkis, The Conversation
In 2015, a marine heat wave struck, harming coral reefs worldwide.
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Laura Paddison, The Current Fisheries & Aquaculture
In 20-year study, scientists find coastal planting can rebuild damaged ocean ecosystem.
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Nichola Groom on Reuters Energy Solutions
The U.S. energy sector lost 10% of its workforce last year due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report unveiled on Monday by U.S. government officials, who said President Joe Biden's clean energy plan was critical to reviving the industry.
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Victoria Masterson, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions
While fossil fuel use falls, renewables are continuing to rise to new records.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Plastics & Pollution
Developing effective solutions to curb plastic pollution requires a deeper understanding of the journey of plastic waste.
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