… ; they are in 90 percent of seabirds ; they are in table salt , and also in most tap water samples across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from … microplastics get into the drains by one way or the other and it is unclear how many wastewater treatment plants can actually filter them out. Some studies suggest that up to 90 percent of microplastics can be filtered in certain types of wastewater treatment plants. However, if the wastewater treatment plant is unable to capture …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. … and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in the cooling of space and the heating of both space and water. Collectively, the use of energy for thermal purposes accounts for roughly one-third …
… milestone toward incentives alignment. Building on positive examples such as the Louisiana Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green … milestone toward incentives alignment. Building on positive examples such as the Louisiana Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green … milestone toward incentives alignment. Building on positive examples such as the Louisiana Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green …
… to young eco-ventures. The first of these companies promotes sustainable growth of the seawater desalination industry. The second looks to accelerate ecological and economic … as the coal industry loses its regional hold. “Thirty years ago desalination-produced water wasn’t needed in vast quantities,” said Michael Warady (F&ES/SOM ‘17), CEO of Maike Water . (The name maike is derived from Chinese, and means, “to be able to make strides”.) …
… industry, a sector in which WWF has no previous experience. As part of WWF’s ongoing Water Stewardship Initiative, I was helping to understand the state of affairs in this … supply chain, signalizing major players and their leadership on sustainability trends and water management. Though I only had time to lay the initial groundwork, it’s obvious that … industry, a sector in which WWF has no previous experience. As part of WWF’s ongoing Water Stewardship Initiative, I was helping to understand the state of affairs in this …
… practices. Second, rapid deforestation and soil erosion from farming can degrade air and water quality. This can also cause public health and social justice concerns. Depleted … practices. Second, rapid deforestation and soil erosion from farming can degrade air and water quality. This can also cause public health and social justice concerns. Depleted … practices. Second, rapid deforestation and soil erosion from farming can degrade air and water quality. This can also cause public health and social justice concerns. Depleted …
… (Consider the North Atlantic cod fisheries, which collapsed from overfishing between 1950 and 1990.) The effects of a resource system or ecosystem collapse could reverberate … like rare earth metals could profoundly impact the development and availability of technology, and just as climate change will impact weather, coastlines and water scarcity around the world. Sustainability challenges also carry the potential for …
… They see that nature and ecosystems can be part of the solution. Marshes absorbing floodwaters. Mangroves and reefs protecting coastal communities. Trees cleaning our air. They are … are examples of well-tested nature-based solutions, like bioswales for managing stormwater and marshes for treating wastewater. To add more to this suite of options, conservation scientists can collaborate with …
… don't even recognize. Our trust that the lights will turn on when we flip a switch, or that water will flow from a faucet. When Paul Lussier introduced the panel for CBEY's … by backing away from $2billion in sales of tobacco products), Levi's (reimagining the water needs of its jeans), Starbucks (being purpose-driven with new college tuition … don't even recognize. Our trust that the lights will turn on when we flip a switch, or that water will flow from a faucet. When Paul Lussier introduced the panel for CBEY's …
… aim to address problems such as climate change, urban air pollution, biodiversity loss, water inaccessibility, or poor marine health. The occurrences of these conversations in some … “Smarter Planet,” after they recognized the potential of their expertise in information technology to contribute to sustainable development and social progress. In 2011, Honda … aim to address problems such as climate change, urban air pollution, biodiversity loss, water inaccessibility, or poor marine health. The occurrences of these conversations in some …