… The built environment – essential to a low carbon future Connecticut is one of several New England states that hold lofty ambitions for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Achieving this low-carbon future will require, among other things, a transformation of the built environment, which is responsible for around 12.6 million tons of GHG emissions every year due to demand for hot …
… of beef. The ratio for pork is nearer 15-to-1. Even the most efficient meat, chicken, requires 9 calories of input to produce just 1 calorie of food. Bruce Friedrich , Founding … starts in a lab but that once commercialized, this meat will be cultured in factories that resemble breweries, not in laboratories). Friedrich is not alone in his optimism about … environmental problems, at every scale from local to global,” according to a report [pdf] by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Third, the overconsumption of meat is a …
… for roughly one-third of the total energy consumed in the U.S. Sixty-five percent of total residential energy delivered in 2012 went toward heating; the average single-family U.S. … technologies. The removal of financial incentives for ground-source heat pumps, as well as low public awareness about renewable technologies such as solar thermal systems also make … technologies. The removal of financial incentives for ground-source heat pumps, as well as low public awareness about renewable technologies such as solar thermal systems also make …
… DSM’s internal carbon price. “We want to future-proof our business,” Sijbesma said. DSM aspires to be prepared for the day when a carbon price impacts all of its operations—and that … more carbon-intensive assets may be screened out, tilting the balance in favor of low-carbon alternatives. "You put addressing climate change into the economic system,” said Sijbesma. The carbon price allows DSM to determine which investments make financial and environmental sense, according to …
… “I don’t remember ever seeing a big departure from my current job which looked interesting and exciting, and not taking it,” said Boyd of his work history. This habit, it … and entrepreneurial start-up. As part of this new venture he has become a CBEY Executive Fellow. In this role—which has been informally titled by some as Mischief Maker, or Associate … Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy CBEY Welcomes Peter Boyd as Executive Fellow … Jun 06, 2016 CBEY Welcomes Peter Boyd as Executive Fellow Peter Boyd helps Yale …
… 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 … to help the state achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050. Before starting at Yale this September, Gronli worked at Enova, a … to help the state achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050. Before starting at Yale this September, Gronli worked at Enova, a …
… Presidential election season has once again taken America by storm, and with it comes the … governments, businesses, or even specific politicians, an astute observer might ask the following questions: Where have we seen this before, and what lessons can we learn from … here in the United States. As noted above, the construction sector in New Zealand follows a boom-bust cycle, with significant consequences for the nature of the labour market. …
… partners we could have,” said Helle Gronli , who directs the project. Through comprehensive research and analysis of renewable thermal prospects across Connecticut, 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 … Both Eversource and UI joined the project in November of 2015. The hope is that FORTT represents the beginning of long-term and lasting change to the renewable energy market, …
… Towards Science 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 … Office, Chris Walker during WBCSD’s annual meeting in Paris In addition, Rachel Fried, a fellow joint-degree MBA/MEM student, presented the S2B Platform concept during an IPCC panel at … work, which was inspiring and energizing. It was an incredible opportunity to bond with fellow classmates, explore Paris, and be part of a once-in-lifetime global event. During the …
… Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains are Wired to Ignore Climate Change , and Naomi Oreskes’, Merchants of Doubt as well as many more. I was drawn to the interdisciplinary … ought to be introduced first. A 1982 Yale College graduate, Paul has had a colorful and impressive career, ranging from roles as Executive Director/Writer for Time-Warner Television, … all, Paul is deeply invested in his students and his passion shines through in his lectures and interactions with students. Paul’s work and subsequently our class, focused on what …