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Deep-Seabed Mining to Power Renewables?
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Scaling up renewables needs more wind turbines, solar panels and batteries, all of which require more metals and minerals. Is deep seabed mining the solution? A new Blue Paper commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy finds that carries big environmental risks—and may not be needed, given new technologies that reduce demand. Read More
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Deep-seabed mining for minerals could disturb and damage sensitive ocean ecosystems. Photo by Diva Amon
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5 Benefits to Local Action on Climate Resilience
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A new paper from the Global Commission on Adaptation presents case study evidence that effective climate change adaptation is inherently local. Emma Illick-Frank and David Mfitumukiza explain how local adaptation has higher social, environmental and economic returns. Read More
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US Localities Renewable Energy Boom
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Between 2015 and 2020, U.S. cities signed 335 renewable energy deals totaling 8.28 gigawatts (GW), equal to the electric generating capacity of Alaska, Hawaii, Rhode Island and Vermont combined. Tatsatom Goncalves and Yuning Liu reveal five new clean energy trends from the Local Government Renewables Action Tracker. Read more
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