… cows by up to 99%, and methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In fall 2017, Alexia learned about the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle … approached her in the library, and since then she’s enjoyed turning that initial spark into a reality. “Seeing something that was just an idea come to fruition has been so … granted the $1000 audience choice award, Alexia still didn’t think they would walk away with the $25,000 prize. “When we did win the Sabin, I teared up,” said Akbay. “It was just …
… the next few centuries, people became more prosperous, more numerous, and more connected with one another. These developments were largely beneficial, but they came with costs, one … save energy, portable chargers for electric vehicles, material information woven directly into clothing for easier reuse. I also heard about partnerships among start-ups, … from rooftops, like Lyft and Uber in the sky. The moderator responded with simple and critical question: “Why is that good?” An on-demand air travel system might help reduce …
… exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand marketplace. With only 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to change … ‘19), Monika Dharia (Duke) and Alan Yu (Brown), aims to fight plastic pollution and reduce carbon emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports … are made from a material that, when the source material is grown, actually sequesters carbon dioxide. Additionally, sales of these ecofriendly ponchos and will displace the …
… they were co-leaders of the student group Fossil Free Yale, which pressures Yale to withdraw its investments from the fossil fuel industry. Yale is a large and influential … ’21), Cary Krosinsky (Yale SOM) Reed and Rissman focused on academic research before diving into entrepreneurship. While at Yale, they co-wrote three papers on sustainable investing. … ’21), Cary Krosinsky (Yale SOM) Reed and Rissman focused on academic research before diving into entrepreneurship. While at Yale, they co-wrote three papers on sustainable investing. …
… now in its second year. This grant program provides support for innovative ideas to address critical catalysts and solutions for climate change. Teams are made up of students from … fuel engine systems with electrically driven systems that capture sunlight and turn it into electricity. 3. Ocean Impact by Lindsay Olsen (Yale School of Forestry & Environmental … carbon sequestration potential, and easily seeded and maintained. Ocean Impact will gather insights from kelp farms of the eastern seaboard of the United States and apply them to …
… Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice A Conversation with Diane Strauss from the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance … Oct 10, 2018 A Conversation with Diane Strauss from the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance Diane Strauss, Program …
… Food Institute, the non-profit that organized this first major conference of the industry. With the replacement of animal products comes the replacement of animal agriculture’s … criteria. Both are important considerations the field will have to think about for global markets. Clean meat is not currently in the market in any form as costs are being brought … what we have already lost from animal agriculture and how to further bring sustainability into our food system through plant-based foods. 2713 Equity and Justice Environmental …
… leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also teach skills … leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also teach skills … leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also teach skills …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) will conduct research into how Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants are awarded at the federal level. In partnership with Doug Rand, a CBEY Expert in Residence, we will engage and interview multiple … comparison of the efficacy of SBIR programs at different agencies; Synthesize information into an initial publication to be published in January or February 2019. Staff & Advisors: …