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How Repurposed Fishing Nets Could Help Address The Climate Crisis

Grinning, Kyle de Bouter displays a pair of Patagonia board shorts fashioned from recycled fishing nets while nearby labourers cut used nylon nets into seven-foot-square, one-ton bales. He states, “This is 100% what it’s all about,” highlighting potential future product uses. Brikole, a new “circular business” founded by Bouter, recycles abandoned nets from the commercial … [Read more…]

Oil Industry’s “Moment Of Truth”: Exacerbate The Climate Catastrophe Or Contribute To Its Resolution

The International Energy Agency stated in a report released on Thursday that producers of oil and gas face a “pivotal” decision: either they contribute to the solution or they will have to accelerate the climate crisis. Methane, which is about 80 times more potent than CO2 in the near term, is one of the planet-heating … [Read more…]