Can We Save the Oceans By Farming Them?

10-05-2016

Richard Schiffman

 

A small but growing number of entrepreneurs are creating sea-farming operations that cultivate shellfish together with kelp and seaweed, a combination they contend can restore ecosystems and mitigate the impacts of ocean acidification.

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Keri Helmer, Project Assistant, Renewables


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Center for Sustainable Energy


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Subject Matter Expert




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Cody Hooven


Organization

City of San Diego


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Subject Matter Expert

Her role includes coordinating implementation of the Climate Action Plan, adaptation planning, and incorporating sustainability into economic development. Prior to joining the City of San Diego, Cody was with the Port of San Diego and managed the Green Port program. Cody works on various collaborative efforts in San Diego and statewide, including as a founding member of the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative.




Geodesign Session 5 Road Map

Submitted by Derek F on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 13:32
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Geodesign team

As the demand for freshwater and energy increases in San Diego County and Northern Baja, the fresh water supply continues to shrink while energy generation remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Due to these opposing trends in supply and demand, it becomes increasingly imperative to identify solutions that move these communities to their preferred state in which they are largely reliant on renewable energy and use water sustainably. Large-scale energy solutions include wind power, one of the must abundant sources of energy in these regions.

Geodesign Session 4 Enery and Water Sustainable Practices

Submitted by Derek F on Wed, 08/12/2015 - 14:40

There are several different directions that our planet can take to address the ever growing need for water and energy. This will involve integrating technologies of a large and small scale into our grid and into our homes as well. There are two main technologies in which to address large scale water sustainability: desalination and ‘pure water’ recycling. As the California dries out, it is increasingly important to adopt proven strategies to maintain the current standard of living.

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Beth Brummitt


Organization

Brummitt Energy Associates Inc.


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Subject Matter Expert

Beth founded Brummitt Energy Associates in 1998 to focus on high performance buildings. With over 25 years experience in energy efficiency and building modeling, she has been training and speaking on the Title 24 energy codes since 1992 and on green building since 2001.




Energy: Challenges with Becoming More Sustainable

Submitted by wrscpmd on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 13:55
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Robb Anderson

Energy: Challenges with Becoming More Sustainable

Robb Anderson
Director – Resource Planning
San Diego Gas and Electric Co.

Key future opportunities for utilities and customers

•Use technology and improved business processes to reduce energy costs•Increase customer engagement through innovative programs and services, including an online energy marketplae
•Advocate for a more streamlined regulatory process to provide greater flexibility and transparency
•Use programs and technology to optimize use of the grid

 

 

Carbon Taxes Make Ireland Even Greener

03-10-2015

Elisabeth Rosenthal

DUBLIN — Over the last three years, with its economy in tatters, Ireland embraced a novel strategy to help reduce its staggering deficit: charging households and businesses for the environmental damage they cause.

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Cathleen Pieroni


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City of San Diego’s Public Utilities Department


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Subject Matter Expert

Cathy Pieroni manages the Legislation, External Policy and Communications section at the City of San Diego’s Public Utilities Department. Cathy has nearly 20 years of experience working on water issues statewide.  Cathy is an active member of the American Water Works Association, Water ReUse Association, and the Association of California Water Agencies.  She has earned a B.A. from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, and an M.B.A. from the University of San Diego.




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