… to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art buildings to facilitate dynamic discoveries and host coveted … we took this opportunity to reassess the needs of the 2050 Fellows and reimagined a program that - if executed as intended - could prepare ourselves and our classmates to address the … and the cultural trend of isolation. For us leaders of the 2050 Fellows, the greatest lesson in leadership we could share with our colleagues was connection. Even though …
… office this April, we talked about power. The investor focuses her investments on companies that bring ownership and decision-making power to low-income communities in the US. We were there with Indigenized Energy , a … funder, likely an impact investor or foundation with PRI capability. The remaining project cost of $200,000 would be eligible for around $100,000 in IRA direct pay rebates, which the …
… and Earth & Planetary Sciences major at Yale College, her interest began with a class that exposed the science behind natural disasters. Mary wanted to understand how we could … policies related to residential energy efficiencies. This experience proved that energy costs are disproportionately harming low-income communities of color. “There needs to be … carry power from Quebec, Canada, down through Maine and all the way to Massachusetts. To buildthat line you would have to cut through forests and wilderness in Maine. What we found …
… - many face poor working conditions and low wages. Given these facts, it is needless to say that we must start looking at sustainable alternatives as a way to make a difference to the … in the fashion industry is challenging. Brands face significant price pressure to keep costs low, making it difficult to use sustainable materials and to employ ethical labor practices. …
… to leave my safe corporate job so early in my career to pursue my dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after … and access to datasets, all worth thousands of dollars. For instance, a Bloomberg terminal costs more than $25K per year, however, Yale SOM offers these. Additionally, the … to the stage of the venture. Jinali Modi (YSE ’23) is disrupting the leather industry by making Banofi, a vegan plant-based leather from crop waste. Check out their product at …
… Elwin Lim, one way to educate and spread clean energy ideas is to target people in ways that they can see the benefits — through real estate and housing. Prior to joining the … switching over to renewable energy sources as fast as we should be. But at the same time, making sure that under-resourced communities and historically marginalized communities are … because of the perception of risk associated with taking on upgrades with high upfront costs or debt.” He adds that there are also important information gaps that need to be …
… energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet search and your hands. That's what Vijjasena (Sena) Sugionois achieved at a time when most of us were just … energy. “When we are thinking about solar, we are thinking about solar farms and those cost upwards of 10 million dollars to make. What I am thinking is more like in a remote … solutions and this is where Sena believes the future of energy lies. “We need to cooperate. We need to be practical. We need to find solutions by working with other people – …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions … infrastructure applications. BlueGreen Materials slashes the embodied carbon and repair costs for seaports, offshore wind, and shoreline protection by accelerating microalgae's … Farms: Chestnut and Hazelnut Agroforestry for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in PA's Endless Mountains Ryan Smith (Yale School of Environment), Lily Hollister, and Luke Smith …
… which were then processed out-of-state due to the dearth of Montana-based USDA-inspected facilities. Despite the expense and effort of the initial processing logistics, TPP has … suppliers, simulated the energy system on Pierson’s property, and assessed the capital cost and reliability of different energy system configurations. The Yale team also offered … assume?” says Heilbrun. TPP’s renewable energy-powered meat processing plant is an exemplar that can be replicated in other locations across the world. A full copy of the Yale team's …
… The biggest obstacle to clean energy in lower-income and BIPOC communities is access. That’s according to Marcus Mauney, a senior student-athlete pursuing Environmental studies … Marcus discussed one of the biggest obstacles in working with low-income communities: building trust. Working with PosiGen, he was able to reach low-income residents on how clean … Many people don't understand how these disparities can affect minority communities. Energy costs can take away a lot from their personal income so they can’t elevate themselves.” As a …