How much does kelp matter?
The answer? Kelp matters quite a bit. In fact, it contributes $500 billion annually to the global economy.
Author: Kelvey Vander Hart
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Walmart Commits Millions Toward Wildlife Conservation
In 2005, Walmart launched the Acres for America program, committing to fund an acre of wildlife conservation for every acre the company developed for commercial purposes.
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PERC Launches Virtual Fence Conservation Fund
The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) has launched the Virtual Fence Conservation Fund, a quarter-million-dollar initiative. The fund would provide grants to incentivize ranchers and landowners to adopt virtual fencing. A relatively new technology, virtual fences can potentially eliminate the problems physical fencelines cause for wildlife while benefitting cattle and livestock owners alike.
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New Technological Developments Could Help Lower DAC Costs
Reducing global carbon dioxide emissions is an essential part of fighting climate change. However, not every industry can easily decarbonize, so carbon capture is essential.
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Direct Ocean Capture Could Amplify Natural Carbon Sinks
Our oceans are critical carbon sinks, absorbing one-quarter of all carbon dioxide emissions. But what if the ocean’s natural carbon absorption was amplified?
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Environmental DNA Analysis Could Improve Conditions For America’s Farmed Fish
Researchers are using environmental DNA analysis to monitor the ocean surrounding fish farms without using much equipment or manpower.
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Tiffany & Co. Launches Ocean Conservation Initiative
Tiffany & Co. wants to impact the environment positively, and its marine conservation initiative is the latest example.
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This Startup Uses Dead Leaves To Make Paper
More than 60 percent of Americans recycle their paper products, and the paper industry has made strides forward in using recycled materials. However, paper still adds to our landfills more than any other material, making up an estimated 23 percent of America’s solid municipal waste. The Department of Energy estimates that the country’s paper waste...
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The Mining Industry May Hold the Future for Carbon Removal
Aquarry is turning pit mine lakes into massive carbon removal storage facilities.
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New Partnership Develops Innovative AI Monitoring for Elephants
Artificial intelligence is being utilized to identify, monitor, and protect African forest elephants.
