At this point, you probably already know that according to the latest climate science, we must halve global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to avoid catastrophic effects of climate change. The question is, who is responsible for these emissions reductions? Governments? Oil & Gas companies? Businesses? Individuals?…
Category: Climate Change
We Asked ChatGPT, “How do we Achieve Net-Zero GHG Emissions?”
Well, curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to see what AI is capable of and it is pretty mind-blowing. It’s scary because I feel like pandora’s box has been opened, but it was fun to ask a few questions. I asked ChatGPT, “How do we achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, and here…
Podcast: The Sustainable Angler Interview with Dr. Andy Danylchuk
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Dr. Andy Danylchuk who is the Professor of Fish Conservation at UMASS Amherst, a Research Fellow at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, a Science Advisor at Keep Fish Wet, a Patagonia Ambassador and the list goes on! My point is that I am stoked to share our interview where we discuss everything…
UPDATE: REI Product Impact Standards Version 3.0
REI updates Product Impact Standards in 3 key areas: fighting climate change, advancing inclusion in the outdoors, and managing chemicals Increasingly, our clients are being asked by retailers to submit sustainability-related data, especially regarding climate-related disclosures. Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreen’s and even outdoor retailer, REI are all asking for brands to disclose product impact information on…
IPCC Press Release: Urgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all
INTERLAKEN, Switzerland, March 20, 2023 — There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, and they areavailable now, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)report released today. “Mainstreaming effective and equitable climate action will not only reduce losses and damages for…
What is ‘green hushing’? The new negative sustainability trend, explained
Greenwashing has become part of our modern-day lexicon. Now there’s a new term, ‘green hushing,’ for when a company is too quiet about its accomplishments. This article is written by Talib Visram and was originally published on Fast Company on March 10, 2023. Greenwashing—the term referring to businesses exaggerating their commitment to sustainability—is now firmly…