Tag Archives: blue carbon

Guest post: Mapping ‘blue-carbon wealth’ around the world

Posted on July 18, 2021 by groundswellbasscoast

Each tonne of CO2 taken up by these coastal ecosystems increases global inclusive wealth by an amount equal to the SCC and can be considered as a “blue-carbon wealth contribution”. — Read on http://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-mapping-blue-carbon-wealth-around-the-world inevitably Australia has more than its … Continue reading →

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Ocean research plan seeks to preserve seas’ wealth

Posted on December 10, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

9 December, 2020 − A decade of ocean research is about to begin to try to save the planet’s richest habitat from human destruction. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/ocean-research-plan-seeks-to-preserve-seas-wealth/ Huge potential with blue carbon, does it need to be privatised to … Continue reading →

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Wier & Wind Project

Posted on July 16, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Seaweed farming project integrated with new offshore wind farm — Read on mailchi.mp/1a2f5418400d/wier-wind-project

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Indonesia’s vast mangroves – blue carbon treasure worth saving

Posted on March 31, 2016 by groundswellbasscoast

Which of the world’s great forests store the most carbon per hectare? The dense tropical rainforests of the Amazon, Borneo, the Congo or Papua New Guinea? The vast northern forests of Canada and Siberia, or the towering mountain ash forests … Continue reading →

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Greg Hunt named ‘best minister’ at Dubai summit

Posted on February 10, 2016 by groundswellbasscoast

The award, created by Thomson Reuters, focuses on aspects including innovative leadership, quality and impact. The World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, and auditing firm EY were among the judges of the award. <Australia has>.. a renewable energy target … Continue reading →

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Green Army v Blue Carbon

Posted on August 1, 2014 by groundswellbasscoast

Especially in context of proposed largest container port in southern hemisphere at Hastings, prospects are grim for destruction of seagrass meadows and mangroves. Considering this is the electorate for Federal Minister for Environment Greg Hunt, does he not care that … Continue reading →

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