Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Tina Casey, CleanTechnica Energy Solutions
Harnessing the infinite power of ocean waves and tides has been a long, slow slog, but the waiting could be over.
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Tyler Hansen et al., The Conversation Energy Solutions
Offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One study estimates wind farms just offshore could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040.
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Josheena Naggea, et al., World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture
Coastal wetlands hold significant potential for carbon sequestration and some blue carbon projects can generate credits by developing nature-based solutions in these ecosystems.
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Roger Vincent, Yahoo Tech Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports
A moon shot to make Southern California an international leader in the "blue economy" is taking shape in San Pedro as a $30-million renovation of three historic waterfront warehouses nears completion.
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Rachel Lim, Impact Entrepreneur Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports
How technologies can play a critical role in protecting and restoring marine health.
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Andrew S. Lewis, Yale Environment 360 Energy Solutions
Our oceans absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. To boost that drawdown, startup companies and researchers are experimenting with ‘marine carbon dioxide removal.’
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Katie Lebling, Jennifer Rennicks and Shannon Wood, World Resources Institute Energy Solutions
Growing interest and investment in ocean CDR, combined with uncertainties around the science and governance, underscore the need for greater government support.
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ROBERT F. SERVICE, Science.org Energy Solutions
Although these ocean capture ventures deploy different chemical processes, most are designed to use renewable electricity to extract CO2 from seawater.
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Blaine Grimes, Economist Impact Energy Solutions
The complexity of operating in the marine environment requires open dialogue to address industry challenges and spur innovation.
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Sarah Murray, Financial Times Energy Solutions
Investments in water reached an estimated $470mn in 2021 as Climate investors see growing opportunities in water tech.
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Economist Impact Energy Solutions
Our oceans, vast and underutilised, are a promising resource for climate change mitigation.
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Impact Economist Energy Solutions
Offshore wind energy presents a chance to decrease global carbon footprint and to actively improve marine biodiversity at offshore wind sites.
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EMILY PONTECORVO, Heatmap Energy Solutions
A sea mineral called olivine, could enhance the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere.
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Marine Technology News Energy Solutions
The Department of Commerce and NOAA on Tuesday announced $3.9 million in awards to help small businesses improve climate resilience in communities across the nation.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Energy Solutions
In the ongoing battle against climate change, the ocean’s significance is unparalleled.
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UNC Energy Solutions
UNC Wilmington Blue Economy Index brings together academics, science and business to create a unique product that brings awareness to a global concern about ocean preservation and economic development.
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Vibeka Mair, ESG Investor Energy Solutions
New research, published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, found that ocean temperatures last year smashed previous heat records.
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Krystle HIggins, IPE Energy Solutions
Transformations within the blue economy have been gaining increasing interest among investors.
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Joanna Glasner, Crunchbase Energy Solutions
A Crunchbase data analysis has found that companies dedicated to improving the performance and reducing the carbon footprint of ships and watercraft have collectively raised more than $1.1 billion to date.
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Back to Blue Energy Solutions
While COP28 left many concerned about the state of progress on the climate, it was one of the most promising conferences yet for addressing crucial issues concerning the ocean.
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