Sustainability News

Ozone depletion chemicals: Tracking down lingering source of carbon tetrachloride emissions New theory of deep-ocean sound waves may aid tsunami detection In grasslands, longer spring growing season offsets higher summer temperatures NASA demonstrates airborne water quality sensor Americans would pay more to support biodiversity NASA, partner space agencies measure forests …

LEADERSHIP The Climate Movement Needs More Corporate Lobbyists Across corporate America, there is broad support for action on climate change. And while the corporate lobbying presence in Congress is immense, exactly zero of it is dedicated to lobbying for a good, bipartisan climate bill. Many companies take great positions on …

What’s New at Maximpact and How We Can Help You Tens of thousands of promising projects and ventures are being developed around the world.  But too many fail for one reason – the services they need to get to that next step, cannot be found or are out of reach. …

Crisis Response: When Trees Stop Storms and Deserts in Asia Deforestation has made Vietnam, China and South Korea vulnerable to coastal storms, floods and sandstorms. All three nations are pursuing the same solution — restoring degraded landscapes with trees. Learn more.   4 Keys to Unlock Innovative Urban Services for All  …

  A year of ocean regeneration Oceans are a critical ally to fighting climate change and supporting sustainable livelihoods, and we more to safeguard them, say Swedish international development minister Isabella Lovin, Global Ocean Commission co-chair Trevor Manuel and… Read now Singapore’s sharing economy: Why are we not doing more? …

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Algae Production Methods and Technologies Wastewater Remediation, Water Reuse  CO2 Sequestration Using Algae Commercial Algae Production Methods and Technologies Algae can be made into nutraceutical Omega 3 EPA/DHA – astaxanthin, cosmetics, feeds, food and bioplastics. Commercially-minded algae researchers, algae producers and equipment companies join in collaborative discussions …

UN AGENCY PUTS FAST-GROWING FISH TRADE ON THE ‘SUSTAINABILITY’ MENU Top fishery officials are gathering in Morocco this week to discuss sustainable trade practices in a $144 billion industry that provides developing countries with more export revenue than meat, tobacco, rice and sugar combined. Read more

Sustainable Development News / 17 February 2016 ————————————————————————— Post Davos Talks Highlight Urgency of Climate Change, Conflict and Migration 15 February 2016: Participants at the Post Davos Nordic Summit highlighted the role of the private sector and civil society in addressing sustainable development and geopolitical crises. They also discussed implementation …