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Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

Boost to clean energy investment could drive 10 million new green jobs

Megan Rowling, Thomson Reuters Foundation News Energy Solutions

If funded, about 13,000 renewable energy projects proposed in nearly 50 countries could slash emissions and create work, researchers find.

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The Ocean as a Climate Solution

UNEP FI Energy Solutions

The ocean is not just a victim of climate change, it is also a source of solutions. 

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Travel Norway’s Fjords on a Quiet Electric Ferry

Gabriel Leigh, Bloomberg Green Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

Hop on a ferry in Norway and it’s increasingly likely that the rumble of a diesel engine will have been replaced by the quiet hum of an electric motor.

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The future of flying is closer than ever. Sustainable fuel is the key

Lauren Uppink, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Tourism

The World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative created a new certificate system to enable customers to take ownership of their emissions reduction goals.

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Anglo American tests out sustainable biofuel in shipping operations

Daniel Gleeson, International Mining Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

Anglo American says it has successfully trialled the use of sustainable biofuel to power a chartered capesize ship during a voyage from Singapore to South Africa.

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Building new renewables is cheaper than burning fossil fuels

Bloomberg Newswire Energy Solutions

It’s now cheaper to build and operate new large-scale wind or solar plants in nearly half the world than it would be to run an existing coal or gas-fired power plant.

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Why CO2 removal is not equal and opposite to reducing emissions

Kristen Zickfeld, Carbon Brief Energy Solutions

In recent years, countries, companies and institutions around the world have set “net-zero” emissions targets as part of efforts to tackle climate change.

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4 ways offshore wind industry can boost innovation and investment

Thomas Leurent, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions

As part of a successful energy transition, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a few weeks ago that offshore wind should be installed at a rate of 80GW per year by 2030.

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Here are some of the most exciting green Technology Pioneers of 2021

Sean Fleming, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution

The 2021 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers list has been announced, featuring a diverse and inclusive line-up.

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Leading investors urge governments to end support for fossil fuels

Jasper Jolly, The Guardian Energy Solutions

Group controlling $41tn in assets sign joint statement calling on world leaders to bolster net zero targets.

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TransOceanic Wind Transport harnesses the air for low-carbon shipping

Climate & Capital Media Team Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

A blend of ancient and cutting-edge, TransOceanic Wind Transport uses wind-powered vessels to meet modern shipping needs.

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Can we harness the lunar power of waves? One Scottish firm is trying.

Climate & Capital Media Team Energy Solutions

Orbital Marine Power is harnessing Scotland’s ocean currents for sustainable power.

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A giant new offshore wind project is set to power 10 million US homes

Sean Fleming, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions

Global offshore wind has grown from 2.2 gigawatts in 2016 to 6.1 gigawatts in 2020.

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'Solar Canals' Could Save 63 Billion Gallons of Water Annually in California

Chris Young, Interesting Engineering Energy Solutions

It turns out that fitting panels above the waterways using suspension cables also provides a surprisingly powerful benefit for the canals themselves.

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‘Black Wednesday’ for big oil as courtrooms and boardrooms turn on industry

Jillian Ambrose, The Guardian Energy Solutions

Campaigners sense turning point as shareholders, boards and The Hague act to force Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell to cut pollution.

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NDC? COP26? A dozen climate buzzwords and why they matter.

Kari Huus, Climate & Capital Media Energy Solutions

Your 2021 cheat sheet for the intersection between climate activism and climate finance.

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Decarbonising aviation requires a transition to sustainable fuel. Here’s how governments can help.

Kevin Soubly & Lauren Uppink, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Tourism

Decarbonising aviation is only possible with the support of both international political leadership and public-private collaboration.

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These tiny plants and giant animals are helping to store vast amounts of CO2 in our oceans

Katharine Rooney, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture

Some of the tiniest life forms in the sea are playing a mighty role in protecting life on Earth.

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End new oil, gas and coal funding to reach net zero, says IEA

Nina Chestney, Reuters Energy Solutions

Investors should not fund new oil, gas and coal supply projects if the world wants to reach net zero emissions by mid-century, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday, in the top global watchdog's starkest warning yet to curb fossil fuels.

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Why COP26 is our best opportunity to strengthen the ocean's role in fighting climate change

Peter Thomson, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions

A transformative scaling up of public and private financing of ocean-based economic activities will accelerate our advance to a net-zero carbon world by 2050.

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