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How Do ‘Future Climate Scenarios’ Shape Climate Science and Inform Policy? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

The five shared socioeconomic pathways are: SSP1: Taking the green road A world focused on sustainable development, global cooperation, and green technology adoption. SSP2: Middle of the road A scenario where global trends continue along historical patterns, with moderate development and emissions reductions.

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Why Does the Ocean Matter to You?

Ocean Conservancy

It’s somewhat indescribable—our love of the ocean. Since time immemorial, humans have been enamored by our ocean in one way or another. Seeing what resonates with you—our ocean-loving voters—connects us in ways that words simply cannot. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Love our content? And yet, we try.

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Perspective: More Attention Needed on Freshwater Biodiversity

Circle of Blue

Yet conservation funding centers on lands and oceans. There are more kinds of freshwater fish—18,075 and counting—than there are fish species living in the oceans and seas. Freshwater species are dying off and decreasing in abundance. Boats ply the waters of the Mekong River Delta, near Can Tho, Vietnam. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue.

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Delays and Disagreements: The IPCC’s Struggle to Stay on Course

Union of Concerned Scientists

Working Group 3: Mitigation of Climate Change Evaluates pathways for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable development strategies, and the role of finance, technology, and policy in achieving net-zero emissions. Marine CDR lacks long-term observational data and has potential ecological risks.

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Reflections on Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2022

Ocean Conservancy

I had the pleasure of moderating a panel on ocean justice at Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW). This year’s CHOW convening was especially important as we celebrated the 50th anniversary of a powerful package of legislative changes that improved how we protect our ocean, coasts and lakes.

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Delays and Disagreements: The IPCC’s Struggle to Stay on Course

Union of Concerned Scientists

Working Group 3: Mitigation of Climate Change Evaluates pathways for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable development strategies, and the role of finance, technology, and policy in achieving net-zero emissions. Marine CDR lacks long-term observational data and has potential ecological risks.

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My Job Protects the Ocean

Ocean Conservancy

Laura is passionate about the circular economy, public policy, strategic management and the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ). Earlier this year, Ocean Conservancy discussed informal sector waste collectors in Vietnam , highlighting their contributions to recycling and to preventing waste from flowing into our ocean.

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