… a series of impressive climate tech pitches. Featuring a cohort of 27 students selected from Yale College, the Yale School of Management, and the Yale School of the Environment, … a cost effective, hybrid system that operates 24/7 by harnessing both wind and solar power 7. Carbon-IQ (Mauricio Chiong, Chandler Dalton, Dhruti Mohan Gopaluni) - providing an environmental stewardship application that empowers individuals and communities to make a meaningful impact when it’s most needed 8. …
… time to pivot my career toward my optimum match quality. As a STEM professional, I know the power of experimentation. So, to gain a better understanding of my professional preferences, … a software as a service (SaaS) application that would allow customers to pre-order from mass-market brands. Such an application would help large retailers more perfectly match … clothing produced every year, 20 to 30 billion items– roughly 20 percent–are not sold . 1,2 Evidence of fashion overproduction. Step 3: Brainstorm a solution There are many techniques …
… conference will host a networking reception. This year’s summit will bring together experts from across the clean energy and technology sector to focus on Innovation, Equity and … individuals with the right skills and know-how, even the ideas can fail as they move from concept to product. Organizations like ClimateHaven are charting a new course, which is … conference will host a networking reception. This year’s summit will bring together experts from across the clean energy and technology sector to focus on Innovation, Equity and …
… communities adapt to these changing conditions with sustainable development? A new report from the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, in partnership with the Connecticut … these facilities provide safe living and working environments, affordable access to power, and accessible community space. In the event of a natural disaster, these hubs would … serve as central locations for emergency shelter, communication coordination, and backup power for refrigeration, charging stations, medical equipment, and more: “Beyond providing …
… Alison, a Master of Environmental Management Candidate specializing in Environmental Policy Analysis and Climate Change Science and Solutions, wants to be at the forefront of … a just transition would start by being all-inclusive. It would have to consider all people from all backgrounds and locations and will leave no one out of the conversation and plan of … addressing the clean energy needs of communities that have historically been excluded from the climate conversation and are facing the burdens of climate change the greatest. …
… '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and demonstrate that biology can be scaled as a technology - in other words, to catalyze the shift from industrial chemistry to industrial biology. Watch this conversation with Executive … '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and demonstrate that …
… existential crisis facing my generation and future ones.” Previously, Mary worked as a policy analyst at MAYE Corps, a youth-led organization committed to energy equity in the metro-Atlanta area. She analyzed the effects of utility-based policies, such as Georgia Power’s recent rate cases, and the effects of Georgia state policies related to residential … visions, but I can't go into communities and create changes. The solutions have to come from the communities themselves.” Mary recognizes that there is no one right path and we …
… of transparency in supply chains can also make it challenging to trace where materials come from and how they are produced. Furthermore, bulk order quantities make it challenging for … hard to make these trade-offs. Our venture, Banofi Leather, makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste. Currently, our material is more expensive than traditional animal … and may be hesitant to purchase products that contain it, leading to a lack of transparency from brands. Prior to starting Banofi Leather, I was critical when large companies said …
… Carbon Loop : Creates a circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon at low-temperatures from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological : Makes mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first microbial protein-based … carbon footprint, offering nourishment without any adverse effects Tyree Tech : Convert CO2 from major emitters to high-value, carbon-negative products The teams pitched their ideas …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste). Despite having the idea for over two years, it stewed in my brain … the present, as cliched as it sounds, and this mindset shift helped me transition from ideation to execution. I recognize that the situation above was unique to me but …