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Insider's climate advisory council convened recently for a roundtable discussion. They told us they're motivated by current innovation on the climate crisis, but labor is a hurdle.  The advisory council is part of Insider's One Planet initiative, the optimist's destination for climate action.  For more climate-action news, visit Insider's One Planet hub. Loading Something is loading. Thanks…

Jubilee Justice is a cooperative that helps Black farming communities practice regenerative agriculture. The organization harkens back to the legacy of practices used in the 19th and 20th centuries. Between 1910 and 1997, Black farmers lost around 90% of their property in the US. This article is part of "Journey Toward Climate Justice," a series…

Shipping produces about 3% of the world's annual greenhouse-gas emissions. The UN's International Maritime Organization has set a 2050 target for the industry to get to net zero. The Y Combinator-backed Seabound believes its on board carbon-capture tech can play a key role. This article is part of "The Blue Economy," a series exploring how…

Blue carbon stored in marine ecosystems could be crucial in the fight against the climate crisis. Breakthroughs in satellite technology have helped commercialize blue-carbon credits. But remote monitoring of seagrass, salt marshes, kelp forests, and mangroves remains flawed. This article is part of "The Blue Economy," a series exploring how the ocean ecosystem is being…

"Cancer Alley" is an 85-mile stretch of land in Louisiana dotted with petrochemical plants. Black residents living in the area have a disproportionate lifetime cancer risk. The EPA closed an investigation into the state's treatment of Black residents there after one year. This article is part of "Journey Toward Climate Justice," a series exploring the…

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Industries rely on water for everything from clothes manufacturing to AI training. Widespread water shortages have been predicted, forcing firms to make their usage more efficient. The water-recycling firm Gradiant became one of the first in the space to be valued at $1 billion.  This article is part of "The Blue Economy," a series exploring…

Soil is a huge carbon sink, but intensive agriculture has degraded its ability to store emissions. The startup Loam Bio wants to use fungi to boost soil health and help keep carbon in the ground. The fungi could help fight the climate crisis, but scientists have questioned its scalability. This article is part of "Gains…

Insider Teague Egan's tour of Bolivia's famed salt flat in 2018 changed the trajectory of his career. The flat is called Salar de Uyuni. The seemingly endless expanse of chalky white crust is home to the world's largest reserves of lithium, a key ingredient in batteries. The flat is largely untapped. Egan saw an opportunity. Lithium is a…

Startups including Toucan and Topl are building blockchain tools for issuing carbon credits. Blockchains, they have said, make the climate data behind the credits more transparent. After initial resistance, climate organizations such as Gold Standard are exploring the technology. This article is part of "Gains in Green Tech," a series showcasing some of the most…