Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
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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Johnny Wood, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
While the world’s growing appetite for seafood may be good news for the fishing industry, overfishing is endangering some marine species and driving others to the verge of extinction.
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Tanja Hoel & Dylan Howell, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Two of the team from Hatch Innovation Services* reflect on the key considerations to make before investing in land-based salmon farming.
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Rob Fletcher, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
An app designed to help aquaculture operators in the Philippines with their feeding regimes, fish health and to connect with suppliers, is being well received by the country’s farmers.
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Chris Smyth, The Times Fisheries & Aquaculture
Britain must become a global centre for meat alternatives such as edible algae and fermented protein, according to the national food strategy.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Tourism
This week's speaker blog for World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific, by Angelique Pouponneau, CEO of the Seychelles’ Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust.
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California is planning floating wind farms offshore to boost its power supply – here’s how they work
Matthew Lackner, The Conversation Energy Solutions
Northern California has some of the strongest offshore winds in the U.S., with immense potential to produce clean energy.
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Innovation News Network Fisheries & Aquaculture
Courtney Knupp of the U.S. Soybean Export Council speaks to Innovation News Network about how U.S. Soy can breathe new life into the aquaculture industry, improve sustainability, and enable growth.
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Bill Gates Energy Solutions Tourism
Introducing a new way to invest in clean energy innovation.
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Dr. Wilfried Rickels & Prof Martin Quaas, Carbon Brief
Carbon “sinks”, such as forests or the ocean, play a crucial role in absorbing atmospheric CO2 and thereby reducing the damages caused by climate change and the emissions that drive it.
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Luiz Avelar, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions
After setting climate targets, countries and companies will need to quantify, reduce and monitor their emissions.
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Prof C Greg Lutz, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Aquaculture is used to help enhance wild stocks of nearly 200 aquatic species around the world, but these programmes have had mixed results.
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The Economist, World Ocean Initiative Plastics & Pollution
There is significant value to extract from plastic waste. Scaling up advanced chemical recycling technologies could help close the loop and create a circular system for plastic waste that is currently leaking into the ocean.
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