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Ocean-centric investing in innovation

The Ocean Foundation discusses how investing in innovative ocean companies can maximise returns and make the world a better place.

Why bio-based chemicals and materials face a higher entry to market bar than fossil incumbents – and why they deserve the effort

BBIA highlights the potential for bio-based chemicals to reduce greenhouse gases and emphasises the UK’s opportunity to lead in this sector.

Driving net zero emissions in the chemical industry

Charlie Tan, CEO of Global Impact Coalition, discusses shaping the chemical industry by addressing systemic barriers and advancing solutions.

Measuring basal thaw of glaciers is crucial for understanding rising sea levels

Research by Stanford University has identified that measuring the base thawing of glaciers is important in understanding rising sea levels

Climate change could have devastating effects on forests’ carbon uptake

Studies by Oregon State University have found that climate change will damage trees' ability to cool leaves and pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Over 90% of tropical deforestation is caused by agriculture

A study suggests that between 90 and 99% of tropical deforestation is directly or indirectly caused by agriculture.

Tree planting may not reduce carbon dioxide effectively

According to research from the University of Gothenburg, tree planting may not be the optimal strategy for reducing carbon dioxide.

Analysing the impacts of climate change in cities

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory will examine the impacts of climate change to identify solutions for a sustainable future.

Innovating the Green Deal for a better water future

Rafael Heredero, Policy Advisor at EurEau, explains how finding an alternative to PFAS chemicals should be key to the EU’s Green Deal.

Is there a future for recirculating aquaculture system technology and crustacean culture?

Marineholmen RASLab examines recirculating aquaculture system technology's place in the future of crustacean culture.

University of Cambridge designs new method to measure ozone depletion

Researchers at the Universities of Cambridge and Leeds have developed an innovative new method for measuring ozone layer depletion.

B Corp Certification: Making businesses sustainable for people and the planet

B Lab is enabling businesses to become more sustainable and beneficial for their employees by becoming B Corp Certified. Aligning sustainability and business is fundamental...

The road ahead to a sustainable aquaculture industry in Norway

Discover how the Norwegian Government is optimising sustainable aquaculture with Bjørnar Skjæra, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy.

Mitigating the impacts of climate change on the water cycle

Marc Hannis, Principal of Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund, outlines the impacts of climate change on the water cycle.

Scientists pioneer sustainable concrete from recycled car tyres

Researchers at RMIT University in Australia have designed groundbreaking sustainable concrete built from recycled car tyres.

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