… It has only been a week since the stunning revelation that the Volkswagen group equipped millions of diesel-powered … those suffering from respiratory disease. Read the full story on Financial TImes Related Events GNAM Faculty Webinar on Sustainability Leadership Tue, October 21st, 2014, 4:30 AM …
… This piece was originally published on Environmental Leader. The most recent California … agricultural output (in dollar value), have thus been at the center of a very public (and often heated) conversation on water use. The production of wine grapes, though, … agricultural output (in dollar value), have thus been at the center of a very public (and often heated) conversation on water use. The production of wine grapes, though, …
… This piece was originally published on Environmental Leader. The terrorist attacks of 2001, … crisis of 2008 — these sudden shocks neatly represent the three hallmarks of a “ Black Swan event .” They: Took place outside of regular expectations; Carried an extreme impact; and … sustainability impacts. The Black Swans of Sustainability The last 50 years, since the publication of Rachel Carson’sSilent Spring, have seen the rise of environmentalism and the …
… One obstacle is the low current rate of EV ownership and the resulting limited usage of public chargers. Building up higher station usage is necessary for EV infrastructure to … to facilitate the growth of the market is to grow electric vehicle purchases and allow the privatesector to provide charging infrastructure. Over 90% of charging occurs at homes or … Policymakers could achieve a lower-cost approach with the same end goal by facilitating partnerships between market participants who can benefit from a more robust EV charging …
… barriers, like wetlands, have been stripped away by coastal development. Extreme weather events and rising ocean levels will only amplify the challenges in coming decades. Federal, … , Heather West and Sarah Wilson —devised a Flood Mitigation Bond to draw $200 million of private capital into coastal ecosystem restoration. The proposal aims to simultaneously … and disaster relief, both of which would go down if there were an oyster reef or wetlandsprotecting a really high-value community. This is kind of like monetizing future savings for …
… as climate change, urban air pollution, biodiversity loss, water inaccessibility, or poor marine health. The occurrences of these conversations in some of today’s biggest … company culture ( Patagonia ). Companies that have proven this model successful include Seventh Generation , Whole Foods , and Tesla Motors . Certain service industries also … either emerge internally through strategy and R&D departments or brought to market through private equity or venture capital investments. In these companies, corporate sustainability …
… On a recent Friday I stood in a second floor conference room behind a glass wall, watching seven individuals manage the flow … at a time. Related ProgramsSolar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) Related Events Financing the Deployment of Rooftop Solar PV in Connecticut Thu, January 31st, 2013, …
… Somehow we’re nearing April, and on campus, students are heading back from spring break … worked hard to organize recently. As always, there’s more to come. Keep an eye out on the events calendar , social media , blog , and newsletter for details. A new website First and … CBEY community’s help. Please let us know if you have feedback! We’d love to hear from you. Events We also hosted a wide variety of talks and events: Lawrence Jones of Alstom spoke at …
… Recent attention and growth in clean energy development has largely been focused on either the household scale or the utility scale, leaving the … scorecards. What we hope is that certain organizations will make their credit criteria public. Ultimately once you get enough data on the platform – and once you get other … me how many different ways people can find to subsidize renewable energy projects. Related EventsSecondary Markets: A Sustainable Capital Source for Energy Efficiency? Tue, March …
… the amount of capital flowing into energy efficiency financing. The ability of banks or public entities to bundle and resell energy efficiency finance creates a conduit for … for energy efficiency loans. These examplesspan the United States, include both public and private entities, and cover residential, commercial and institutional sectors. One major … co-host a webinar series about this report. To attend the next webinar, please visit our event page . Join our LinkedIn group to discuss this article. You may also email the …