… of RTTs. In particular, New England can work regionally and can build on existing financial innovations. Scandinavia, which has developed a robust RTTs market and is similar to New … in New England (though they are longer). Electricity demand poses a challenge in dry years with cold winters due to dependence on hydroelectric power. Scandinavian countries, just … and investor comparisons of building performance. Regional approach and financial innovation are keys While Scandinavian countries have pursued successful market …
… consumption must be reined in. First, food that is a net caloric loss is directly at odds with the need to address global poverty and support 9.7 billion people by century’s end. … the vast majority of people, ethics don’t figure in,” Friedrich said. “So we want to create products that take ethics off the table”—a particularly pressing goal as global demand for … also plans to work with the meat industry, where internal murmurings are noting shifts in consumer demand. A recent article in Meat and Poultry highlighted how, “a coalition of 40 …
… and wind are often spotlighted when we talk about renewable energy. Electricity production, though, is only one part of the energy system where renewable sources bring … unlike rooftop solar panels for energy generation, most RTTs are not visible and the behavioral diffusion effect of solar has far less influence on consumer decisions. Despite these barriers, there are many policy mechanisms, financing …
… of a new webinar series organized by the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition in partnership with the World Economic Forum and Yale University. The series aims to spotlight leading … DSM is a renowned leader in corporate sustainability, climate action, and technological innovation. CEO Feike Sijbesma, a longtime advocate of carbon pricing and co-chair of the … company. Its internal targets for 2025 include a 45% reduction in GHG emissions per unit of product; an intermediate goal of sourcing 50% of its procured energy from renewable sources, …
… In 2007, Peter Boyd found himself with Richard Branson and a group of CEOs at Virgin informally discussing global issues that … time was CEO of Virgin Mobile South Africa. So after a solid decade working at Virgin, and with no direct environmental experience, Boyd embraced a new career: Launch Director and … opportunities present in solving climate change In 2007, Peter Boyd found himself with Richard Branson and a group of CEOs at Virgin informally discussing global issues that …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment, along with the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, welcomes Helle Gronli as a newly hired … Director at the Center for Industrial Ecology motivated their move to New Haven, and, along with two children, the family of four is settling in. “We’re starting to build up our … Lead Thermal Technology Initiative The Yale Center for Business and the Environment, along with the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, welcomes Helle Gronli as a newly hired …
… Presidential election season has once again taken America by storm, and with it comes the incessant quadrennial refrain from candidates about creating jobs. … current staff, which in certain cases was now facing almost ten times as many projects in a calendar year as they had in the year preceding the Solarize campaign in their town. This … services in order to diversify their business model, and to meet the ebbs and flows of consumer demand. While the answer to our second question will be left to economists in the …
… to advance renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut, recently formalized partnerships with Eversource and The United Illuminating Company (UI), the state’s largest electric … incentives are now involved. “From our end, we saw an opportunity to create a much better product,” said Patrick McDonnell, the senior director of conservation and load management at … incentives are now involved. “From our end, we saw an opportunity to create a much better product,” said Patrick McDonnell, the senior director of conservation and load management at …
… partnership. As a joint-degree MBA/MEM student interested in social and environmental innovation and entrepreneurship, this project was intellectually rewarding and exciting for … corporate sustainability and provided me with experience in developing an entrepreneurial product based on consumer insights. If you are interested in learning more about the Science Communications …
… what to expect, but intrigued by the title of his class, “Towards Science Communications with Impact: Environmental Engagement for a Changing World.” The posted syllabus included … warnings that oscillate from doomsday to blue sky/green farm imagery and language. Consumers are tired, confused, oblivious, and dubious or inspired but unmotivated to take … warnings that oscillate from doomsday to blue sky/green farm imagery and language. Consumers are tired, confused, oblivious, and dubious or inspired but unmotivated to take …