The first injection of CO2 at a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in Texas was completed ahead of schedule. The facility is expected to achieve an average sequestration rate of up to 210,000 metric tons of CO2-equivalent per year. reuters.com/sustainability…

A new satellite aims to detect and share carbon dioxide (CO2) data from individual facilities, providing a more detailed and accurate understanding of emissions sources. reuters.com/business/envir…

A team of wetland protection experts, including Alex Huge, WWT's project manager, and Terry Townshend, a Paulson Institute consultant, convened in #Dongying . They shared updates on wetland CEPA delivery and expressed eagerness to collaboratie with the city. #Dongying Updates

The Swedish island of Gotland has found an unusual way to make water conservation fun in the guise of a competition to find the region’s “ugliest lawn.” forbes.com/sites/jamiehai…

Fossil fuel use peaked over five years ago in more than half of the world's economies, leading to a 20% reduction in carbon emissions over the past decade. Declining fossil fuel use is attributed to the decreasing costs of renewable energy sources. forbes.com/sites/alanohns…

Organizing river cleanups and supporting efforts to reduce single-use plastics are essential for addressing the root cause of the problem. washingtonpost.com/climate-soluti…

🟢 What role do mangroves play in tackling climate change?
🟢 What ecosystem services do mangroves provide?
🟢 What threats do mangroves face?

Paulson Institute Conservation answers these questions and looks at financial mechanisms to help restore mangroves. paulsoninstitute.org/conservation/c…

An Icelandic startup, Carbfix, developed a groundbreaking method for permanently sequestering CO2 emissions by mixing it with water & injecting it into basalt rock. Turning 95% of the CO2 into rock in less than two years when it can take up to thousands. reuters.com/sustainability…

To address renewable cost challenges, policymakers can proactively address issues like grid connection, labor force, and domestic supply chains, ensuring the continued growth and competitiveness of the clean energy sector. forbes.com/sites/energyin…

Experts discuss the potential negative consequences of using bug zappers & mosquito repellents in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases. Many of these methods may disrupt local ecosystems and fail to address the root causes of mosquito-borne diseases. washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

A dam removal project in California will be the largest of its kind to restore nature to the state it was before human intervention, hoping it helps mitigate the effects of climate change. nbcnews.com/science/enviro…

Biden's push for a new climate law seeks to significantly increase government investment in clean energy & infrastructure. The legislation aims to address climate change, create jobs, and bolster the nation's resilience to extreme weather events. nytimes.com/2023/09/13/us/…

European parliament agrees to lift green energy share to 42.5% by 2030 after nuclear power concessions. ft.com/content/80a031…

Innovative solutions to combat coral bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures. The use of artificial shade and fogging techniques to cool coral reefs and protect them from the damaging effects of climate change. washingtonpost.com/climate-soluti…

With ingenuity, a 6.5bn-tonne problem may be dodged, and the need for increased investment in mining and recycling initiatives to ensure a stable supply of these essential materials for the transition to a more sustainable future.
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🦆🌱🐚 How can China better adapt to climate change with wetlands—a “Great Wall” made of mudflats, mangroves, and waterbirds? Check out our intern Zhiyuan Zhou's interview blog with two China-based wetland experts!
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There are approximately 6,600 sq km of highly restorable mangroves worldwide. Restoring these mangroves will require an investment of $11.1B.

The return on investment is clear: 1.3B tons of CO2 could be captured not to mention the biodiversity benefits. paulsoninstitute.org/conservation/c…

This Lanceolated Warbler died from colliding with glass in Beijing. In N America, up to a billion migratory birds die each year in this way. Cities must do more to tackle light pollution and reflective glass if we are to meet the goals of the new Global Biodiversity Framework.

In the case of biodiversity loss, the insurance policy must be a comprehensive, worldwide effort to appropriately value, protect, and restore nature.

Read more in PI's Financing Nature report: paulsoninstitute.org/wp-content/upl…

Although we will never be able to calculate the full value of nature, we know enough to recognize that its destruction presents profound risks to human societies, and, as with any serious risk we face, the rational response is to take out an insurance policy.