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Our CEO, Matt Long, will be a featured speaker in this upcoming webinar about #MRV and #mCDR. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCP3hMAG "Assessing effectiveness of marine carbon removal: Measurement, reporting, and verification of ocean alkalinity enhancement" This webinar will provide a scientific discussion of measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) for ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE). Experts will discuss the importance of rigorous MRV, entities potentially responsible for funding and conducting MRV, existing ocean observing infrastructure and modeling capabilities, and implementation readiness. For more background on OAE, please watch the previous webinar “A closer look at ocean alkalinity enhancement”: https://lnkd.in/gSpwSGXm

Currently, there are no universally established approaches/protocols to assess the global stability of column-supported earth systems. Research led by Aaron Gallant, UMaine, with support from #DFI, aims to address this. Learn more in the Nov/Dec issue of #DeepFoundations: https://bit.ly/3v3kVui #civilengineering

Check out a new section of the SRNL website that highlights the work being done by SRNL to successfully develop, implement and deploy a new approach for robust monitoring of residual contaminants at groundwater sites. The ALTEMIS approach includes incorporating in situ, real-time early warning systems, deploying spatially integrative monitoring methods, and developing modeling approaches to improve the success and quality of monitoring, while reducing overall cost. https://lnkd.in/dTHvg57v

🌊Long-term oceanographic observations are crucial for safeguarding and sustainably managing the deep-sea environment, especially with the potential mineral resource exploitation in mind. That's why #VoluntaryCommitment number 3 by ISA is so pivotal! We're creating a pilot demonstration project to kickstart a long-term ocean observation programme in the APEI’s in the CCZ. Through partnerships with esteemed scientific institutions and ISA contractors, we're paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future for our oceans. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dr_UzddS #OceanObservations #SustainableManagement #DeepSeaProtection

https://lnkd.in/e5SErKBj "The analysis of cumulative impacts is a pending and incipient subject in the environmental and social impact studies (ESIA) of projects throughout Latin America." Check out this column written by ERM Group:

VZJ Special Section on the 8th Galileo Conference - Update The special section of Vadose Zone Journal dedicated to the 8th Galileo Conference is making progress, and several submitted papers are already being evaluated. However, in response to requests from some authors for additional time to finalize their contributions, the submission deadline has been extended to June 15, 2024. For information on the GC8 Special Section, please visit the VZJ webpage provided below: https://lnkd.in/dwjN8_4j Contributions related to the topics of this section, but not presented at the conference, are also welcomed.

In "Geoengineering Risks in the Arctic," Acting Associate Director for Research and Analysis Kelsey Frazier, Ph.D., EIT argues that while geoengineering presents promising avenues, a balanced, cooperative, and informed approach is crucial to ensure the sustainability of both the Arctic and global ecosystems. ☀️ This paper delves into various geoengineering methodologies, including Solar Radiation Management (SRM) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), assessing their feasibility and implications for the Arctic environment. 🛰️ Highlighting advanced detection techniques, from satellite monitoring to computer-based modeling, this paper discusses the challenges posed by the Arctic’s unique climatic conditions and geopolitical intricacies. 🌎 Read the full report to understand the strategic, environmental, and socio-political implications: https://lnkd.in/ghmcCv7z #TedStevensCenter | #ArcticSecurity | #ClimateScience | #EnvironmentalSecurity

Excited to get this piece out in the world with my colleague Tom Ellison that looks at the nexus of geoengineering, geopolitics & dis/misinformation. As interest in research, testing and possible deployment of solar radiation management increases, a new playbook is needed for the security and scientific communities to navigate this nexus. The recommendations in this briefer provide a starting point for more constructive conversations and approaches in the foreign policy and defense communities as we understand the security risks of geoengineering going forward. https://lnkd.in/e8-pTdb7

📢 This week PACE will be at the DLD Conference 'Dare to Know' in Munich. Catch Ramona Liberoff on Friday on the Lab Stage for a talk exploring the integral role inspiring communications has to play in the search for alternative sources of critical minerals for the energy and digital transitions. 🌍 It has been 52 years since 'The Limits to Growth' was first published. Our planetary boundaries and extractive limitations were known then and the projections presented by Meadows et al and the World3 model simulation in 1972 have proven to be startlingly accurate today. So why then do we continue to be dominated by the persistent mental model that extraction is the only way to secure economic growth? Why are undeniable facts failing to translate into action? Might there be an alternative to the extractive scenario? 🔗 Join Ramona on the Lab Stage this coming Friday 12th January at 17:00 (CET) to explore these deep and pressing questions. 💡 'Only when we dare to know, dare to learn, dare to understand, can we unlock our full potential, trust our own judgment, and – with a balanced portion of critical thinking and future-facing optimism – build the world we want to live in.' [DLD 24] #CriticalMinerals #EnergeyTransition #CircularEconomy

It is a great opportunity to discuss the current tools for weather and climate forecasting, as well as to discuss the future and how these tools can be used by the scientific community and society. #nwp #esp #ncar