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💥 Big win for the Bay! 💥 On Wednesday night, the CA Legislature voted to put a $10b Climate Bond on the November ballot. This bond is a historic investment in climate adaptation and will help prevent devastating flooding, drought, wildfires, and extreme heat. As we’re seeing this week, there’s no time to wait. Its time for a #ClimateBondNow ✅ Save The Bay appreciates the leadership of Senate President Pro Tem Senator Mike McGuire, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and members who worked hard to get this done. Special thanks to our own Asm. Diane Papan for her efforts to ensure robust coastal resilience and sea level rise funding in the final bill.

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces $7m project expediting the development and commercialization of electric propulsion systems ⚡ Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the Canadian Electric Propulsion Acceleration Coalition (CEPAC) Project to expedite the development and commercialization of electric propulsion systems through collaboration among marine industry stakeholders. By advancing electric propulsion systems collaboratively, CEPAC boosts Canada's marine industry competitiveness, establishes a domestic supply chain, and fosters job creation. Led by Photon Marine in Victoria, BC, the CEPAC aims to establish a Canadian electric boat manufacturing supply chain, addressing challenges such as fleet electrification and hull design optimization. Together with partners in Nova Scotia; BlueGrid, Rosborough Boats, ABCO Industries Inc. and in British Columbia; Malahat Solutions, VoltSafe Inc. and Mostar Labs Inc., this project has a total value of more than $7 million. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is contributing $2.7 million and the balance of funding coming from project partners. ➡ Read more: https://lnkd.in/epK5Kds5 ____________ Supergrappe des océans du Canada annonce un projet de 7 M$ pour accélérer le développement et la commercialisation de systèmes de propulsion électrique ⚡ Supergrappe des océans du Canada a annoncé aujourd’hui le projet Coalition canadienne pour l’accélération de la propulsion électrique (CEPAC) visant à accélérer le développement et la commercialisation de systèmes de propulsion électrique grâce à la collaboration entre des parties prenantes de l’industrie maritime. En faisant progresser les systèmes de propulsion électrique de façon collaborative, le projet CEPAC stimule la compétitivité de l’industrie maritime du Canada, établit une chaîne d’approvisionnement nationale et favorise la création d’emplois. Dirigé par Photon Marine située à Victoria en Colombie-Britannique, le projet CEPAC vise à établir une chaîne d’approvisionnement canadienne de fabrication d’embarcations électriques en abordant des défis tels que l’électrification de la flotte et l’optimisation de la conception de la coque. En collaboration avec les partenaires BlueGrid, Rosborough Boats, ABCO Industries Inc. de la Nouvelle-Écosse et de Malahat Solutions, VoltSafe Inc. et Mostar Labs Inc. de la Colombie-Britannique, ce projet comporte une valeur totale de plus de 7 millions de dollars. Supergrappe des océans du Canada y fournit 2,7 millions de dollars alors que le reste du financement provient de l’équipe de projet. ➡ Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter : https://lnkd.in/ejtBd5KM #Ambition2035 #OceanNation #MarineIndustry #Canadianinnovation #CleanEnergy #collaboration

🌊 Clearbot: Revolutionizing Plastic Waste Cleanup Clearbot, a Hong Kong startup, found inspiration in Bali's plastic pollution crisis. Co-founders Sidhant Gupta and Utkarsh Goel saw locals using surfboards to collect waste and envisioned a better solution. They developed an unmanned, solar-powered boat that autonomously collects plastic waste from shorelines and waterways. The boat can gather 200 kilos of waste, with a larger model soon to handle 450 kilos. Clearbot’s zero-emission boats are safe, eco-friendly, and equipped with cameras for waste tracking. Supported by Bupa’s eco-Disruptive program, Clearbot is among 17 startups receiving funding to innovate for a healthier planet. This collaboration highlights the power of technology and community in tackling environmental challenges. 🌟 Source: startupselfie #sustainability #innovation #CleanTech #PlasticPollution #EcoDisruptive #Clearbot

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Rising Together: The Bay Adapt Summit is happening on August 8th at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Get ready to meet the changemakers leading the fight against sea level rise with San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC). #RisingTogether2024. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gtUR9BqX

📢 Join us for the 30th #GO2NE webinar on 11 July 2023, 15:30 - 16:30 CEST to learn more about #ocean #deoxygenation Register here 👉 https://ow.ly/ZXgq50SruWR