… Michael Bloomberg have all used the word to describe what’s needed to prevent the planet from becoming uninhabitable. They should think bigger. “Moonshot” is an extreme … on US society. Landing on the moon was an inspiring and dramatic moment (as well as a powerful Cold War political statement), and it also produced some valuable innovations that … Those views extend to the highest levels of the federal government, and they’ve stymied policy for decades. Climate denial is complex, but a key piece of the issue is that many …
… how these two organisms would eventually support one another in a continuous loop. Waste from the shrimp would nourish the seaweed, and the seaweed would in turn filter the water … cattle feed, a type of seaweed called Asparagopsis taxiformis can reduce methane emissions from cows by up to 99%, and methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent … that this was an idea we should continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can …
… James Watt created an improved version of the steam engine, which enabled humankind to power manufacturing and transportation on a previously impossible scale. It was one of a … but they came with costs, one of which was environmental degradation. The steam engine is powered by combustion—usually the burning of fossil fuels—which has led to global warming … ever-skeptical realism, but at VERGE, it was hard not to get swept up in cautious optimism. From attending sessions and talking with participants, I noticed two major trends that could …
… the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from left to right: Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), and Cyndi Chen … grow: globally, 80 billion pieces of new clothing are consumed each year, a 400% increase from 20 years ago. Initially focused on a seasonal subscription service box of … (Brown), aims to fight plastic pollution and reduce carbon emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports estimate that the use of plastic is …
… 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 investor, with a $29 billion … even more change than large investors like Yale. “We saw that shareholder advocacy was a powerful tool with a history of creating impact,” said Reed, “But that it was ignored by the general public.” The pair set out to empower individual investors. In 2017, they founded Real Impact Tracker , which was awarded a …
… address critical catalysts and solutions for climate change. Teams are made up of students from across Yale University, including the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, … change highlighted by Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women and girls, and land use. “One of our main goals throughout this process was to support … program, which will reduce costs and the barrier to entry for landscaping companies. 2. AIRPower by Jennifer Gammond (Yale School of Management), Mary Gammond and Javier Choc. …
… of the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance, joins Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy Research Assistant Laura Brush to discuss the Initiative's work to further research … 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 Director of the Yale …
… thinking about plant-rich diets. In early September, a group of more than 400 leaders from across the entrepreneurship, investment, corporate, academia, non-profit, and public … free of the antibiotics and animal waste of traditional meat production. Cells are taken from an animal and replicated in a lab in order to produce meat. The name has been … 2016, and there are a number of clean meat companies starting to work on seafood. Legal and Policy Battles From an ongoing discussion with the federal government on labelling to …
… students can apply to receive up to $3000 in funding to help move an idea forward. From a community movement to a communications strategy to a for-profit solution, this … math, English, leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also … math, English, leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also …
… on cutting-edge technology, rather than "SBIR mills" (private R&D labs that have benefitted from most of these awards for decades). The total value of NSF's awardee portfolio, based on … hard-tech entrepreneurs; Map out how the SBIR program at NSF creates additional value from follow-on equity; Research the operational model and the outcomes of SBIR programs at … on cutting-edge technology, rather than "SBIR mills" (private R&D labs that have benefitted from most of these awards for decades). The total value of NSF's awardee portfolio, based on …