Driven by curiosity and a passion for creation, Robbie van Dijk studied Product Design, focusing on human-environment interaction. He was drawn to the circular economy, viewing it as a revolution rather than just a trend, due to its use of natural and technical cycles.

To advance this vision, Robbie founded Sercular Games, aiming to redesign the future by educating and motivating the next generation through serious games.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

At just 27, Mylène L’orguilloux has launched a pioneering 100% zero-waste clothing line in France. She challenges conventional fashion, where aesthetics often overshadow ethics, proving that sustainable practices are achievable from her Bordeaux workshop.

As a CAD pattern maker, Mylène initiated the MILAN AV-JC project to explore Zero Waste Design. Tired of environmentally absurd industrial rules, she now develops new techniques, seeing "zero waste" as a creative, sustainable answer to fashion's significant environmental impact. The project fosters multidisciplinary collaboration among designers and pattern makers for conscious design decisions.

MILAN AV-JC aims to transform conventional fashion, supporting ethical initiatives and emphasizing consumer power. This work was featured at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Nearly $1 million in shark fins were seized at Miami's port. Demand a U.S. fin trade ban by calling for #FinBanNow: http://bit.ly/2PNaUK7

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A remote camera in the Arizona borderlands captured javelinas foraging and snorting.

This footage was provided by Russ McSpadden for the Center for Biological Diversity.

Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two distinct futures for 2050: one if we fail to meet Paris Agreement climate targets, and another if we achieve a carbon-neutral, regenerative world. They emphasize that immediate action is crucial to address our climate emergency, presenting this as our final, defining choice.

Figueres, a Costa Rican diplomat with 35 years of experience, served as Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change from July 2010. Her extensive background highlights the urgency of this pivotal moment.

Source: The RSA, March 4, 2020.

Our oceans are overwhelmed by plastic pollution. The U.S. Congress has introduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, a landmark bill designed to phase out single-use plastics and shift the responsibility for waste to producing companies.

Protect marine life and our oceans by urging your members of Congress to support this vital legislation. Take action now: http://bit.ly/2Ic52Ga.

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Observe a red bat as it captures a moth during its nocturnal flight.

These bats are incredibly efficient predators, capable of consuming 500 to 1,000 insects in just one hour.

Join award-winning architect and environmentalist Duncan Stewart for a talk on the challenges of greenhouse gas emissions. He will discuss their impact on Earth's climate, the future of our youth, and biodiversity, along with potential solutions.

A pioneer in sustainable architecture, renewable energy, and nearly zero-carbon buildings, Duncan is a director of the Irish Environmental Network, Dublin Civic Trust, and Green Foundation Ireland. He also produces and presents RTE 1's 'Eco Eye' and 'About the House'.

Duncan founded Eco Ed 4 All, which develops environmental education for Irish schools and CPD courses for teachers. These cover critical themes like Climate Change, Biodiversity, Circular Economy, and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

A marine heatwave, "the Blob," killed 1 million seabirds in the Pacific Ocean. Learn how to combat climate change and support ocean conservation by joining Oceana at [OCEANA.ORG/JOIN](https://www.oceana.org/join).

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This environmental video essay examines the true cost of Amazon Prime shipping. It investigates how Amazon's rapid delivery demands, including services like Amazon Flex and warehouse operations, severely impact both the environment and its workers. The drive for one-day and two-day shipping places immense burdens on ecosystems and human labor, revealing that Amazon's low prices come at a significant cost to people and the planet.

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At UNFCCC COP25 on December 4, 2019, C2G and leading experts called for more urgent global discussions to address governance gaps in CO2 removal (CDR).

Thelma Krug, Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), highlighted that all IPCC pathways limiting global warming to 1.5°C incorporate CDR. She stressed the critical need for robust governance frameworks for these technologies.

At UNFCCC COP25 on December 4, 2019, C2G and leading experts called for urgent global discussions to address governance gaps in CO2 removal.

Claire Fyson, a Research Analyst at Climate Analytics and co-author of "Governing Large-scale Carbon Dioxide Removal: Are We Ready?", highlighted specific governance challenges related to large-scale CO2 removal, using Bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) as an example.

At UNFCCC COP25 on December 4, 2019, C2G and leading experts urged greater urgency in global discussions to address governance gaps in CO2 removal. They emphasized the need for robust frameworks to manage large-scale carbon dioxide removal efforts.

Claire Fyson, a Research Analyst at Climate Analytics and co-author of "Governing Large-scale Carbon Dioxide Removal: Are We Ready?", specifically highlighted governance challenges associated with nature-based approaches to CO2 removal.

A video demonstrates the Rocky Mountain Institute’s Solar & Wind Off-site PPA Economic Calculator (SWOPEC). SWOPEC helps cities evaluate the economic implications of off-site versus other renewable projects early in procurement and compare different off-site PPA RFP bids later in the process.

Download SWOPEC at cityrenewables.org/tools-resources. The video further covers its purpose, how it works, a tool demonstration, and interpreting price forecasts and results.

The bobtail squid is a "sit and wait" predator, burying itself in the sand with its eight arms and two tentacles to ambush prey. Discover more about marine life in our encyclopedia: http://bit.ly/2HUBtsG

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The Western Ghats of India are home to 24 species of "dancing frogs" from the Micrixalidae family. These amphibians earned their name because males perform a unique foot-waving display, known as foot-flagging, to attract females during the breeding season.

This distinctive gesture likely compensates for their quiet croaks. Their calls are often too faint to compete with the surrounding environmental noise, making the visual foot-flagging crucial for successful mating.

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, a joint mission by NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), provides the most detailed worldwide view of rain and snowfall. This satellite-based data is crucial for understanding Earth's freshwater systems.

GPM tracks precipitation from space, offering vital information on where, when, and how much it rains and snows globally. This insight is fundamental for studying our weather, climate, and ecological systems.

For more information on GPM, visit pmm.nasa.gov/GPM.

Ecoliteracy educator Cathy Fitzgerald advised jazz musician Carole Nelson on ecological knowledge for her acclaimed album 'Arboreal' (Irish Times, Feb 2020). This collaboration began as Cathy sought to share ecoliteracy with creatives amidst ecological breakdown.

Holding a PhD in creative practice, Cathy has extensive experience integrating ecological insights into her work. She previously directed ArtLinks and developed a mentoring program for creatives.

Cathy now offers individual mentoring, workshops, and an innovative online course on essential ecoliteracy for creatives and educators via her website: www.haumea.ie. Carole's album 'Arboreal' is on Spotify (after Feb 28, 2020) and CD Baby.

On December 7, 2019, C2G hosted a UNFCCC COP25 side event, led by Executive Director Janos Pasztor, to discuss governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques.

These techniques are being discussed within the Paris Agreement and the ocean's role. While none are ready at scale, they present significant technological and governance challenges requiring stakeholder attention.

Learn more about marine climate-altering techniques.

This webinar features RMI and special guests discussing the COMET Method's potential. They will explore how it provides powerful insight into the embedded emissions of everyday products.

The discussion will also cover what this means for the urgent push to decarbonize industrial processes and global supply chains.