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Atlantic Ocean currents hint at dramatic dangers

Atlantic Ocean currents hint at dramatic dangers

In the Atlantic Ocean, subtle shifts hint at dramatic dangers

Our oceans mean life on this planet. Oceans regulate our planet’s temperature and provide oxygen and food. However, we must not take it for granted. A warming atmosphere is causing an arm of the powerful Gulf Stream to weaken. Is this bad? Well, the Gulf Stream has shaped climate and history on four continents. Currents swing west from Africa, ultimately influencing weather patterns from Caracas to Miami to Europe. Warmer water sweeps past continents, slowly turning into cooler water farther north. The Gulf Stream propels the heat of the Caribbean past Cape Hatteras, N.C., before bending toward the British Isles. But now, in the North Atlantic, a “cold blob” from melting Greenland ice could tip the delicate conveyor belt balancing heat transfer which is changing ocean currents. Peter de Menocal, a paleoceanographer and president and director of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, said, “…if this happens, it’s just a monstrous change.” Read more to learn the complexities and importance of consistent ocean currents.
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Peak Sustainability Group Joins Maul Foster & Alongi

Peak Sustainability Group Joins Maul Foster & Alongi

Vancouver, Wash. – Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA), a leading Pacific Northwest multidisciplinary firm, is excited to announce the acquisition of Peak Sustainability Group, a respected Bellingham, Washington-based firm specializing in climate change and sustainability services. The acquisition of Peak reflects MFA’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. This partnership enables MFA…

Peak Sustainability Social Hour

Peak Sustainability Social Hour

Thank you for the wonderful turnout at the 2024 First Quarter Sustainability Social Hour at Structures on Monday, March 18! We had close to 100 people at this quarterly sustainability networking event co-sponsored by Peak Sustainability Group, Sustainable Connections, and ReSources. You could feel the energy of people passionate about climate and sustainability. It’s also…

Peak Sustainability Group celebrates 13 years

Peak Sustainability Group celebrates 13 years

It’s more than an anniversary: we’re building a sustainable future Since early 2011, our founder David Roberts has been on a mission. From the spark of one dedicated individual, we’ve grown into a force for climate action, clean energy, and sustainable practices. After rebranding as Peak Sustainability Group in 2020, we set out to build…

Strategic resilience in the US wine industry

Strategic resilience in the US wine industry

How to be resilient when wildfire threatens an industry Wildfire smoke can impact the quality of wine, but vignerons won’t know what the damage is until the wine is opened. Grapevines themselves are pretty resilient to fire, but wildfire smoke can taint the flavor significantly AND the impact might not be revealed until the wine…

Electric recycling and garbage trucks catching on

Electric recycling and garbage trucks catching on

Electrification is catching on in the hauler industry. Republic Services is going all-in on fully integrated electric recycling and garbage trucks. With a fleet of over 17,000 vehicles nationwide, this sustainability initiative puts Republic in the vanguard of leaders in their industry. Republic is one of the largest operators offering residential and commercial recycling and…

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