Bright Minds

In a world interconnected by trade, food shocks have become a global problem – we need to focus on building #food systems that can adapt to #climatechange and ensure vulnerable nations have enough reserves to last during shortages. ind.pn/2MI8PN2

Agricultural #emissions, including those from #meat and dairy, are on track to contribute around 70% of the total allowable #greenhousegas emissions by 2050! bbc.in/2SbKIvj

Did you know that up to 1,500 private jets will have flown in and out of Davos for the #WEF19? Rather ironic seeing as one of the big issues on the agenda is man-made #ClimatChange.. ind.pn/2B1mTfZ

Did you know that in years when the tropical Pacific region is warmer, trees and plants grow less and absorb smaller amounts of #carbon dioxide? This means we are likely to see a much bigger #CO2 rise in 2019.. #GlobalWarming bbc.in/2Rfckei

Would you have ever thought of storing #RenewableEnergy in rocks? Scientists from @EdinburghUni and @UniStrathclyde have done just that! #EnergyStorage ind.pn/2AYUsiD

Today, soon 11:00 am CET in #Davos a live session moderated by @tomfriedman to discuss how biz & gov can work on a new deal for nature to save our planet. Our CEO Feike Sijbesma will join this panel and share our DSM actions. Live here > fal.cn/r3w1 @wef #wef19

Check out this @NatGeo article sharing some interesting ideas on how we might suck #greenhouse gases from the sky: from planting more trees and restoring grasslands to using sophisticated machines with fans and filters to capture #CO2 from ambient air! on.natgeo.com/2RyFsCy

With daily news stories on #globalwarming and #environmental damage, this article is a hopeful case study that shows positive change is possible! ow.ly/XhgM30np3YM

As of 2016, China holds well over 150,000 #RenewableEnergy patents – that’s 29% of the global total! ow.ly/Wa7H30noce0

This Chinese city is the first of its size to run a bus fleet entirely powered by #ElectricEnergy – and an electric taxi fleet is in the making! In the battle against #ClimateChange we need more #innovative solutions like this! wef.ch/2F1aVY1

The two carmakers are partnering up to #innovate the #selfdriving and #electric car market! bit.ly/2FuuQxS

This is why it is so important to support #inspiring individuals who are working on solutions: While @WEF’s report found that #environmental issues topped the list of concerns, political tensions are stalling global progress on #ClimateChange. ow.ly/yR7130nkH9J

It is estimated that the wood and soil of mangrove forests along the world’s coastlines hold 3 billion metric tons of #carbon — more than tropical forests! #CarbonStorage #ClaimateChange ow.ly/EajG30njNL4

This sounds exciting: @zeromasswater produce #solar panels that pull water out of the air – a potential solution for those parts of the world struggling with #draughts and access to clean #drinkingwater. wef.ch/2D2SPBP

Congratulations to our #RE100 member @DSM on tripling the size of their New Jersey solar field - the clean energy transition is happening now and won't slow down bit.ly/RE100-DSM

Did you know warmer #oceans don’t only threaten #wildlife, but have a direct impact on rainfalls, leading to stronger and longer-lasting storms and Hurricanes?#GlobalWarming cnn.it/2D5TSRB

It may not look it, but here’s an idea that could make a major dent in #carbon #emissions – a US study of pet cats and dogs suggested their diet constitutes about a quarter of the #environment impacts from animal production! Who'd have guessed.. bit.ly/2ACsQ2M

Urban planner Marco Amadori found a way to get the inhabitants of Bologna excited about cycling, walking and using public transport: the anti #pollution scheme @bellamossabo rewards #sustainable habits with free ice cream and cinema tickets! #innovation wef.ch/2OV4x9u

From #carbonfootprint calculators to electric cars, to buying #carbon offsets – 2019 could be the year you go #carbonneutral! ow.ly/TjJV30nekAV

A short #supplychain with low #CO2 footprint and #sustainablefarming methods – could roof farms become part of the food industry’s future? ow.ly/LJyK30ndpPd – via @wef