Deep Dives
Thought-provoking research providing extensive learning opportunities
Peng, Y. et al., PNAS Plastics & Pollution
Plastic waste causes harm to marine life and has become a major global environmental concern. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use plastic, intensifying pressure on this already out-of-control problem.
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Hoicka, C.E. et al., The Conversation
Here’s what they had to say about the deals that were made.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group
Using desk research, a literature review and expert interviews, high-level thinking on ocean-based solutions for climate change is synthesised with an eye towards global impact, but a strong focus on US issues and perspectives.
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Cheung, M.W.M. et al., Current Biology
The Great Barrier Reef is being damaged by expanding coral bleaching events. The cumulative impact of recent bleachings may have reduced larval supply by 71%.
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Fredric Bauer & Tobias Dan Nielsen, The Conversation Plastics & Pollution
As traditional demands for oil – vehicle fuels – are declining as the transport sector is increasingly electrified, the oil industry is seeing plastics as a key output that can make up for losses in other markets. Investing in plastics has therefore become a key strategy for fossil fuel firms.
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The Nature Conservancy Fisheries & Aquaculture
This document establishes a definition of restorative aquaculture and provides clarity on how this approach can be effectively implemented and fostered.
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Zajicek, P., et al., Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture Fisheries & Aquaculture
Sustainable domestic aquaculture development is a critical component to achieving greater U.S. seafood security in the future, yet detrimental allegations have corrupted public support.
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Macreadie, P.I. et. al., Nature Energy Solutions
Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs), including mangrove forests, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows, are gaining international recognition as a natural climate solution to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation targets.
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Rob Fletcher, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Phil Cruver, former CEO of Catalina Sea Ranch, explains why he’s now focusing his attentions on producing food-grade seaweed in the Caribbean, using a unique, submersible system.
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Bullock, S. et al., Climate Policy Shipping & Ports
International shipping is overwhelmingly reliant on fossil fuels, with annual carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to a country the size of Germany. Actions to reduce its emissions are therefore an important element of global efforts to combat climate change.
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Hardesty, B.D. et al., Marine Pollution Bulletin Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution
The GoC acts as a sink for ghost nets that originate from regional fishing activities. Despite multijurisdictional management efforts, increasing net numbers shows high regional input of ALDFG.
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Vallette, J. et al., Bennington College Plastics & Pollution
As of 2020, the U.S. plastics industry is responsible for at least 232 million tons of CO2e gas emissions per year. This amount is equivalent to the average emissions from 116 average-sized (500-megawatt) coal-fired power plants.
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United Nations Environment Programme Plastics & Pollution
From Pollution to Solution: A global assessment of marine litter and plastic pollution reveals the impact of marine litter and plastic pollution in the environment and their effects on the health of ecosystems, wildlife and humans.
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Latham & Watkins
This briefing pulls together the strands of regulation emerging across the US, the EU, the UK, and Asia to help global asset managers understand the requirements across jurisdictions. It also looks at the potential for global disclosure standards to be developed in this area.
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Joshi, S. et al., Nature Energy Solutions
Rooftop solar photovoltaics currently account for 40% of the global solar photovoltaics installed capacity and one-fourth of the total renewable capacity additions in 2018. Yet, only limited information is available on its global potential and associated costs at a high spatiotemporal resolution.
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Tsiaras, K., et al., Frontiers in Marine Science Plastics & Pollution
The Mediterranean is considered a hot-spot for plastic pollution, due to its semi-enclosed nature and heavily populated coastal areas.
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OECD
ESG Investing and Climate Transition highlights the main findings from recent OECD research on ESG rating and investing.
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Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN)
The flagship product of the GCRMN is the Status of Coral Reefs of the World report that describes the status and trends of coral reefs worldwide. This sixth edition of the GCRMN Status of Coral Reefs of the World report is the first since 2008, and the first based on the quantitative analysis of a global dataset compiled from raw monitoring data contributed by more than 300 members of the network.
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Meys, R. et al., Science Plastics & Pollution
The great majority of plastics in current use are sourced from fossil fuels, with additional fossil fuels combusted to power their manufacture. Substantial research is focused on finding more sustainable building blocks for next-generation polymers.
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