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PODCAST: Jane Lubchenco’s New Narrative for the Ocean 

Many people believe the ocean is too big to fix. Famed ocean ecologist and co-chair of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy Jane Lubchenco explains why it’s too big to ignore. Read more.
 

Schooling fish off the coast of Australia. Photo by Saspotato/Flickr
Agriculture, like this cornfield in Thailand, is a driver of recent tree cover loss. Photo by Theerawat Sangprakarn/Flickr

Agriculture Drove Recent Record-Breaking Tree Cover Loss 

The world loses one soccer field of tree cover every second. Data from Global Forest Watch reveals the factors most responsible. Read more.

Charlotte skyline. Photo by James Willamor/Flickr

Charlotte Is the Largest US City to Purchase Renewable Energy Through a Green Tariff 

The 35 megawatt project will provide enough clean energy to power 10,000 homes annually. Celina Bonugli explains how others can follow Charlotte’s lead. Read more.

Coastal wetlands like mangroves protect communities from storms while storing tons of carbon. Photo by Alex Wynter/Flickr

5 Strategies that Achieve Climate Mitigation and Adaption 

Reducing emissions and boosting resilience to climate impacts are often thought of as separate activities. Isabella Suarez outlines ways to do both simultaneously. Read more.


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February 27, 2020
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Webinar: Enhancing NDCs in 2020: Opportunities in the Transport Sector
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