… agriculture is crying out to be disrupted.” The solution, according to Friedrich, is plant-based protein and “clean meat” (often disparagingly referred to as “lab-grown meat”; … Second, raising livestock is, “one of the most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems, at every scale from local to global,” according to a report [pdf] by … ) are developing highly realistic and intensely flavorful proteins that are either plant-based or will be grown in huge vats akin to those found in breweries. Friedrich’s nonprofit, …
… though, is only one part of the energy system where renewable sources bring value and environmental benefits. Buildings’ demand for heating and cooling—a largely unrecognized … spends about 53% of its energy budget on heating and cooling. Since currently fossil-based fuels, in particular fuel oil and natural gas, provide the bulk of thermal energy, … and a more reliable energy future. In Connecticut, under Governor Malloy’s plan to reduce greenhouse gases by 80% by 2050, the Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies (FORTT) …
… Sijbesma. The carbon price allows DSM to determine which investments make financial and environmental sense, according to CFO Geraldine Matchett. It also helps to create a “common … price on carbon. Moreover, 90 NDCs referenced carbon pricing initiatives or related market-based mechanisms. With global operations, the Dutch-headquartered company has exposure to … With hundreds of others slated to join in the next few years, becoming acquainted with the “learning by doing” approach will be critical to turning private sector commitment into …
… 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 Chief Operating … Mischief Maker, or Associate for Thinking Things Differently—Boyd guest lectures in select courses, helps accelerate social and environmental entrepreneurship across campus, offers … society’s biggest problems, and I’m excited to help in whatever way I can.” For more information about social entrepreneurship at Yale, contact Cass Walker . Equity and Justice …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment, along with the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, welcomes Helle Gronli as a newly hired associate research scientist. … potential of renewable thermal technology to help the state achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050. Before starting at Yale … potential of renewable thermal technology to help the state achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050. Before starting at Yale …
… of jobs. Indeed, President Obama himself campaigned on the promise of creating five million green jobs, which would promote and help deploy clean technologies, and protect America’s … of numerous jobs, which fall into the latter category. Before touting the success of the markets or attributing these outcomes to the acts of agents such as governments, businesses, … help get the US to five million (lasting) green jobs? Amir Chireh Mehr (MBA '17, Master of Environmental Management '17) Presidential election season has once again taken America by …
… Company (UI), the state’s largest electric utilities. “Along with the Connecticut Green Bank and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, these are the two most important partners we could have,” said … FORTT is clarifying the role that thermal technology could play in the state’s aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets. Initial partnership with the Green Bank brought strong …
… Communications with Impact course taught by Paul Lussier at the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies culminated in a trip to Paris where we presented our group’s findings … and written presentation skills. Overall, the semester-long student project yielded much learning about the field of 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 …
… but intrigued by the title of his class, “Towards Science Communications with Impact: Environmental Engagement for a Changing World.” The posted syllabus included works from Mike … my class notes that first day, the course would be about “the theory and practice of values-basedenvironmental communications, with a focus on building science-based communications … dumbed-down sound bites or melodramatic warnings that oscillate from doomsday to blue sky/green farm imagery and language. Consumers are tired, confused, oblivious, and dubious or …
… Network schools to showcase the business opportunities in the field. “We are developing a learning system that leverages the 28 member schools in the Global Network for Advanced … to sharing best practices and case studies as this partnership unfolds. For more information, please contact Emily Grady ( grady@wbcsd.org ). About Yale: Since its founding … national and regional business councils and partner organizations, a majority of which are based in developing countries. By thinking ahead, advocating for progress and delivering …