The Role of Nuclear Energy in Achieving a Net Zero Future in the Great Lakes Region
Watch the webinar recording below! The Great Lakes Carbon Collaborative held a webinar on December 12th where we explored the role of nuclear energy in achieving a net zero future. As the world contends with climate change and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear power emerges as a vital solution in […]
Sustainability Within the Airline Industry
Watch the recording from the webinar below! Aviation contributes around 4% to climate change according to research that quantified aviation’s impact on global warming. Without intervention, this contribution will undoubtedly increase over the next decades. While 4% may seem like a relatively small contribution, all industries, including aviation, must be part of the solution to […]
A Global Lens to Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing in the Great Lakes Region
Watch the recording below! In July 2024, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) released a global foresight report: Navigating New Horizons that set out to translate future uncertainties into current decisions and assess indications of changes that could result in potential developments on the horizon that could affect […]
Understanding the Benefits of Carbon Sequestration and Agricultural Nature-Based Projects
Watch the recording from the webinar below! Climate change is undeniably threatening our natural world. Consequently, average surface temperatures are rising, as are food insecurity, climate-related health risks, and economic disruption. To mitigate these impacts, a suite of solutions needs to be investigated, invested in, and implemented. One approach is to harness the power of […]
Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium – Economic and Health Impacts of Algal Blooms
Lakes and rivers are home to various blue-green algae species, and not all pose a health risk. Unfortunately, there’s no quick way to determine if a bloom is dangerous. Laboratory testing takes several days, during which the bloom’s toxicity can change rapidly or disappear entirely. Complicating matters further, algal blooms can appear and vanish within […]
How the Private Sector can Support Biodiversity in the Great Lakes Region
Watch the recording from the webinar below! The health of the Great Lakes region’s natural environment is intricately connected to the vitality of the regional economy. All sectors play a role in ensuring healthy habitats to safeguard biodiversity and prevent habitat and species loss. With climate change and human activity threatening our natural world, […]
The Great Lakes Region’s Response to Calls for Leadership in Climate Action
Watch the recording from the webinar below! Climate solutions and innovation play a crucial role in protecting the Great Lakes and their surrounding watersheds, which together make up one of the largest fresh surface water systems in the world. Key to achieving the ambitious climate goals needed is the leadership and coordinated efforts of […]
Building a Carbon Capture Utilization Coalition
Watch the recording from the webinar below! As part of the jointly-led Great Lakes Carbon Collaborative, the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) and the US Business Council for Sustainable Development (USBCSD), both partners of the WBCSD’s Global Network, hosted the next Great Lakes Carbon Collaborative Webinar on June 6, 2024 at 11:00 am […]
Industrial Sustainability – Water, Energy, and the Drive Toward Net Zero
View the webinar recording below! In industrialized nations, industries account for over half of the water used by humans, with that demand projected to increase by 40% within 20 years. Additionally, it is estimated that 4% of global carbon emissions could be saved within the water sector. With the high demand for water in industries […]
From FAIR Data Principles to Indigenous Sustainable Water Resources Management
The Center for Water Policy is hosting a virtual Earth Month webinar featuring its 2023-2024 Water Policy Scholar Dr. Grace Bulltail and Research Associate Dr. Parisa Sarzaeim. They will be speaking on the availability and quality of publicly available tribal-led water-climate-environment (WCE) nexus databases on reservations and tribal lands in the U.S., showcasing the FAIRification […]