By Frank Landymore, Futurism Just ‘one simple trick’ that actually works! The behemoth cargo ships that serve as the lifeblood of our global economy have an enormous environmental toll; the maritime shipping industry released more than a billion tons of CO2 in 2018. But researchers at a project called the “Blue …
Wild bees are the real climate heroes
Fast Company If we want to continue eating fruits and vegetables, maintain forests, and fight climate change, we must stop focusing on only one of 20,000 bee species. Year after year, articles appear with doomsday scenarios describing how bee populations are rapidly declining, with buzzword headlines like “A bee-pocalypse in Europe” …
Scientists’ experiment is ‘beacon of hope’ for coral reefs on brink of global collapse
By Donna Ferguson, The Guardian Recordings of healthy fish are being transmitted to attract heat-tolerant larvae back to degraded reefs in the Maldives. An underwater experiment to restore coral reefs using a combination of “coral IVF” and recordings of fish noises could offer a “beacon of hope” to scientists who fear the …
Science-Based Climate Targets Key to Sustainable Tourism
By Joanna Haugen, Sustainable Brands Regardless of whether a travel-related company has submitted its commitments to SBTi; setting specific, quantifiable, time-bound goals is essential for meaningfully reducing climate-changing emissions. British mathematician Lord Kelvin is credited with saying that if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it. Business management consultant Peter Drucker later offered …
We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce – here’s what you need to know
By Catherine Roberts and Aliya Uteuova, The Guardian When it comes to healthy eating, fruits and vegetables reign supreme. But along with all their vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can come something else: an unhealthy dose of dangerous pesticides. Though using chemicals to control bugs, fungi and weeds helps farmers …
Will alternative seafood sink or swim?
By Alex Robinson, Corporate Knights Canadian faux fish and seafood startups are hoping to serve ocean-friendly food for a growing planet. When Chris Bryson sees a problem, he has a lot of trouble looking away. In the early days of the pandemic, when pet adoptions were on the rise, he …
Argentine court in key lithium region halts new permits over environmental concerns
By Lucila Sigal, Reuters BUENOS AIRES, March 14 (Reuters) – An Argentine court in the northwestern province of Catamarca has suspended the issuance of new mining permits, demanding fresh environmental impact studies be carried out looking at local lithium projects, a judgment seen by Reuters showed. The ruling involves the …
Three Researchers Show their Suburban Backyard is Home to More than 1,000 Species.
By University of Queensland, Phys.Org A challenge among three housemates to identify species around their inner-Brisbane home has resulted in an academic research paper, showcasing the rich biodiversity in urban landscapes. UQ mathematician Dr. Matt Holden, ecologist Dr. Andrew Rogers and taxonomist Dr. Russell Yong took a census of their …
Preparing for the CSRD’s Impact on US Companies
By Katie Secrist, Sustainable Brands Like many recent rulings coming out of the EU, the CSRD is designed to drive the rest of the global economy — including around 3,000 US companies — towards meaningful action and ESG disclosure. Big changes are coming to corporate sustainability reporting in the European Union and …
This New Satellite can Measure CO2 Emissions at Power Plants from Space
By Adele Peters, Fast Company GHGSat already measures methane pollution from space. Now it’s tackling CO2. [Source Photo: GHGSat] A new satellite that launched today is the first to be able to accurately measure how much CO2 is being emitted from a specific power plant or factory. Companies will be …