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Protecting U.S. lands and oceans climate goal

Protecting U.S. lands and oceans climate goal

Protecting U.S. lands and oceans climate goal

“Protecting 30 percent of America’s natural areas will help stabilize the climate, protect biodiversity, and give plants and wildlife a chance to adapt to the warming already baked into our current climate.” Among the many goals in President Biden’s climate change agenda, protecting 30 percent of U.S. lands and ocean territories by 2030 is among the most ambitious. And among the most complex. The administration initiative is likely to face political headwinds in a divided government. Nevertheless, achieving the “30 by 30” goal could be a critical marker on the road toward a carbon-free future. The reason: Natural landscapes and seascapes are powerful carbon sinks, pulling CO2 from the atmosphere and storing carbon in soil, grasses, shrubs, and trees, coral reefs, sea grasses, and ocean floor sediments.

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…

Climate Change Impacts Seaports

Climate Change Impacts Seaports

Seaports are a vital part of the shipping industry, and they are already feeling the effects of climate change. The concern over climate change must be transformed into action. Climate planning should be budgeted for all ports and should include adaptation and mitigation. Climate change is here. Time is of the essence.

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