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Utilizing UNESCO’s Global Ocean Science Report 2020 to Effectively Mitigate Climate Change
The urgent need for climate change mitigation has resulted in the global adoption of net-zero goals. The proper utilization of the Earth’s oceans, which play an important role in carbon sequestration and storage, is a critical component of these goals. The Global Ocean Science Report 2020 (GOSR 2020) from UNESCO provides valuable insights into the…
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Ocean-Based Climate Solutions: The Emerging Technologies and Practices for Blue Carbon Sequestration
The Earth’s climate is changing rapidly, and the effects of climate change are becoming more visible every day. From rising sea levels to more frequent natural disasters, it’s clear that we need to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change. One promising solution is blue carbon sequestration, which refers to the process of…
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1.5°C vs. 2°C: How a degree can make all the difference
The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels was first proposed in the Paris Agreement, a global climate change accord adopted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in December 2015. This target was proposed to limit the most severe impacts of climate change and increase the…
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Climate Action Pays Off: Sustainable Projects Attract More Investment Than Fossil Fuels
Climate-friendly projects, for the first time, raised a greater amount of money in the debt market than fossil-fuel companies. But there is a downside. Bloomberg data shows that in 2022 approximately $580 billion was arranged for renewable energy and other environmentally responsible ventures. On the other hand, the oil, gas, and coal industries turned to…