Magnus LøvoldinPoints of order·1 day agoReport from the ministry of magical diplomatic affairsPARIS, 1 JUNE 2023: A beautiful performance of diplomatic wizardry was on display in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) for a plastics treaty on Wednesday morning, as Brazil’s representative, Francisco Nelson Linhares, presented the outcomes of the previous night’s consultations on the committee’s draft rules of procedure. Following a tumultuous…Environment3 min readEnvironment3 min read
Will LockettinPredict·1 day agoMember-onlyClimate Change Is Causing The Upper Atmosphere To Cool, And The Side Effects Are TerrifyingIt turns out carbon emissions are far more damaging than we thought. — You might think that climate change is causing temperatures to rise. However, a recent study has shown this isn’t the case. You see, the increased levels of carbon dioxide generated by humanity's rampant use of fossil fuels, is causing the upper layers of our atmosphere to rapidly cool. This might…Environment6 min readEnvironment6 min read
Wildlife Conservation SocietyinWCS Conservation Solutions·8 hours agoIt’s World Peatlands Day: Why Should We Care and What Can We Do About It?By Kemen Austin | June 2, 2023 There is more carbon stored in peat than in all of the world’s forests combined. …Environment4 min readEnvironment4 min read
Ranjeet·1 day agoA birder’s coming of age?Let’s start from where I signed off my last blog (The Unsubtle Art of Letting Go) —as I watched the sun set behind the imposing Janjira fort and packed my bags to head home after a week of tottering in the picturesque Konkan region of Maharashtra (India) the anticipation to…Environment9 min readEnvironment9 min read
Magnus LøvoldinPoints of order·3 days agoPlastics treaty negotiations in the balance, as oil producing countries fight for right to veto decisionsPARIS, 30 MAY 2023 — “I would propose that we have a very quick recess to consult with some countries, really quick, and then we will come back to this”, Brazil’s representative, Maria Angélica Ikeda, said late in the afternoon on Tuesday, 30 May. …Environment3 min readEnvironment3 min read
ValentinainThe Environment·11 hours agoBalancing creativity through environmental consciousnessExploring the creative power of environmental consciousness for a fulfilling and balanced life — Have you ever felt a sense of freedom and fulfillment when immersing yourself in nature? When we embrace nature and cultivate environmental consciousness, something magical happens. As a designer, I discovered firsthand the profound impact of connecting with nature on creativity, productivity, and our overall sense of balance. I want…Environment4 min readEnvironment4 min read
UNHCR Innovation Service·1 day agoQuantifying the effects of climate and conflict on forced displacementA new tool to automate the download of satellite imagery and quantify drought patterns — particularly in areas where violent conflict and displacement are prevalent — will give UNHCR and others insights to inform proactive and responsive humanitarian measures. By Amy Lynn Smith — Independent Writer + Strategist And the Innovation…Environment6 min readEnvironment6 min read
Christophe JospeinCarbon A List·3 days agoMMRV market landscape for US Agriculture v1.0The landscape of Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) is complex. These are the tools and platforms allow participants able to know how much of an environmental outcome they delivered and benefit in a voluntary or compliance incentive scheme. As an entity that uses different MMRV platforms, advises clients on…Environment4 min readEnvironment4 min read
Steven Urkel·11 hours agoBack For The FutureSo it seems we’re on the brink of an environmental crisis, is anyone else not surprised? I mean yeah, we got our bags-for-life, plant-based burgers and electric cars but really those are like throwing patches on a broken tire — we’re still eventually going to crash. The real problem we’re…Environment3 min readEnvironment3 min read
Will LockettinPredict·2 days agoMember-onlySubsea Volcanoes Could Be The Key To Reaching Net-ZeroA new study suggests offshore volcanoes can store gigatonnes of carbon dioxide indefinitely. — We are living through the carbon capture boom. Literally billions of dollars of funding are flowing into countless carbon capture technology startups, all with hopes of holding back the looming climate apocalypse. There is only one problem. Where on Earth do we store it? And how do we make sure…Environment5 min readEnvironment5 min read
