Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - March 2022

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has published it's quarterly newsletter with the latest news from its partners and grantees including The Ray, Drawdown Georgia, The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and The Biomimicry Institute.

Powering Progress to Meet the Challenges of a Changing World

A brand-new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provides a grim echo of previous reports – that the world’s population is heading toward a dangerous future if we fail to address the causes of climate change.

New Black & Veatch eBook Explores Hydrogen's Role in Long-Duration Energy Storage

Unprecedented amounts of renewable energy are being integrated onto the grid, but with intermittency a major barrier to large-scale decarbonization, the world needs cost-effective long-duration energy storage.

Ecocentricity Blog: The Economic Opportunities and Challenges of the Net-Zero Transition

McKinsey released a report exploring what a successful net-zero transition would entail. Decarbonizing our economies is worthwhile, but challenges are inherent in making the shift. A low-emission supply of energy must match shifts in demand.

We Can't Afford Polluted Water

Water is the foundation of a stable and growing economy and thriving communities.

Navigating the Canals of Water Investing

We need more, and better access to, safe fresh water. It seems very straightforward to invest in freshwater solutions and enjoy the returns. But, invest in what, exactly?

The World Will Be Better Than You Think

Globally renowned thought-leader Dr. Wayne Visser is a respected expert in sustainability and responsible business practices. In his new book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society, and the Economy (Fast Company Press, Mar 8, 2022), Visser explores an innovative agenda for turning our biggest international societal challenges into opportunities to thrive.

Shoosmiths Signs Green Pledge for Sustainable Arbitration Law

Shoosmiths has signed up for a global initiative to minimize the environmental impact of arbitration law. The law firm has signed the Green Pledge to demonstrate its commitment to reducing energy consumption and waste.

Polish Oil Refiner to Invest €1.6bn in Hydrogen Projects by 2030

PKN Orlen has announced it will invest PLN 7.4bn on low and zero-carbon hydrogen development projects by 2030 to help build a hydrogen economy in Europe. The multi-utility company has developed a Hydrogen Strategy covering four key areas.

Lessons in THRIVING: Key Takeaways From the New Breakthrough Book

The future will be better than you think – and the reason is that there is a breakthrough movement to regenerate nature, society and the economy, and it’s gathering momentum. I call it THRIVING and I tell the story of this revolution in this article.

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