Batch4.2 – SustainabilityROI.com

October 23, 2020

Published by Info @Valutus on October 23, 2020

Arctic…tick…tick…

The issue of who first stood at the North Pole has never been fully settled. Today, the issues of who controls the incredibly valuable Northwest Passage and the resources on the Artic Ocean floor, and who manages and preserves the lands and skies in the 8 nations surrounding the pole, has also not been settled. There's not much at stake - just the fate of millions and the health of the planet.

October 22, 2020

Published by Info @Valutus on October 22, 2020

Weathering (before) the Storm

A vast increase in mollusks and other crustaceans could be a part of the solution to global warming, as they soak up and sequester carbon and nitrogen while deacidifying the oceans. As both the atmosphere and the seas are near CO2 capacity, anything that will foster carbon sequestration while allowing the ocean to absorb more is welcome. An inexpensive and abundant mineral called olivine may help speed up the process and tests are currently underway on at least one Caribbean beach.

October 20, 2020

Published by Info @Valutus on October 20, 2020

Atlantis Revisited: Infrastructure Takes a Dive

Hundreds of millions are expected to become refugees as flooding and inundation assail cities and coastlines around the globe. But it's not just homes. Infrastructure - schools, railways, causeways, airports, highways, and more - will need significant structural changes. It is time to come to close grips with - and plan for - this reality.

September 22, 2020

Published by Info @Valutus on September 22, 2020

Managed Retreat Advances

A new report on potentially inundated areas (PIA) shows that, by century's end, more than 300 million people's homes will be innundated or regularly flooded by rising seas. This will likely result in massive instability, millions of environmental migrants (EM), battles over land rights and enormous economic strains over how to pay for any actions taken. At this point, it's probably a good idea to keep some galoshes handy.

September 22, 2020

Published by Info @Valutus on September 22, 2020

Vertical Solar: PV Stands Tall

[The first in our 2-part series on vertical solar.] Upright solar innovations that are radically different from – and take up far less space than – garden-variety solar farms may well revolutionize the industry in the next few years. Some vertical panels can capture light far longer than horizontal ones, as they can continue to produce power even as the sun is low on the horizon. As with the image of humanoids learning to stand upright, vertical just might be the next step in the evolution of solar.

September 12, 2020

Published by Info @Valutus on September 12, 2020

A RISE in Equity? The Rating Index of Systemic Equality

It’s clear there’s a long way to go before real gender equality in the workplace is achieved. This isn't a drill, it's existential, for it’s not only equity at stake, but profits. So what, exactly, must companies do to make that happen? Here's a simple tool for gender-equity measurement called RISE (Rating Index of Systemic Equality) that gives a clear picture of the company's efforts, results, and opportunities.

September 9, 2020

Published by Info @Valutus on September 9, 2020

A Better Way to Think About Risk

The most common way of thinking about risk is deeply flawed. Yet there is a better way to calculate risk, while factoring in submerged risks too.

July 27, 2020

Published by Info @Valutus on July 27, 2020

The Purpose and the Roller Coaster: An Interview with Andrew Gottlieb

[Adapted from a July 24, 2020 interview ] Recently, we spoke with Andrew Gottlieb, Founder of the purpose-driven online marketing and branding company No Typical Moments. The topic was Gottlieb’s other passion, a podcast series called The School for Humanity wherein he speaks with thinkers and strategists from all over the spectrum, with a focus on entrepreneurs and those working on sustainable projects. He shared some of what he's learned through interviewing so many interesting people. Here are the highlights.

July 2, 2020

Published by Info @Valutus on July 2, 2020

Cyclones: They’ll Be Coming Around Again…

It’s highly anomalous that a major cyclone just made landfall on the West Coast of India, in June, within spitting distance of Mumbai. So, what’s up with this? Is it random chance? Nope. According to scientists, it’s just your friendly neighborhood climate change.

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