… in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to address climate change using federal resources, particularly due to new resources allocated through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. These new funding sources complement existing funding sources that have long been used to advance the …
… Watch the full recording here! Urban trees and forests are often overlooked in our fight against climate change and yet they cumulatively represent a significant carbon sink. More than that, they provide a wide array of co-benefits to our urban communities that are far more tangible than the benefits provided by far-off … canopy crisis. City Forest Credits has demonstrated the viability of carbon credits and impact certification as financing mechanisms for urban tree canopy -- and is rapidly …
… of what we do, and the role we play at SOM and F&ES continues to expand. Continuing to grow our activities in social & environmental entrepreneurship – From climate change to blockchain, our programming continues to be leading edge and support student interests. Also, we are … into financial markets and investment decisions. States of clean energy innovation – Our new initiative through the Clean Energy Finance Forum will showcase innovations, models …
… and between $50,000-$75,000, respectively, LMI communities forego solar for any number of reasons—financing issues, lack of access to capital, limited information, the complexities … and support solar adoption. SunShot aims to make solar energy a low cost electricity source for all Americans through research and development efforts in collaboration with … market continues to grow, how proponents communicate the benefits of the technology can impact adoption rates and has implications for solar ... Blog Broadening the Appeal of Solar …
… want to miss this event! Lunch is provided as always. We are committed to reducing waste at our event. Therefore, we ask that when you register, you commit to doing your best to attend. About CliMates: Reintroducing the new and improved CliMates! Like last … min presentation about a sustainability topic given by a peer/ close contact. To broaden our exposure and deepen our knowledge. ~20 min for small group discussion about the topic. …
… Our current energy system does not distribute power equally. Just as power generation has been centralized in our energy system, power and influence have been centralized in our political system. This frequently leaves behind or leaves out the insight and needs of …
… industry. Multiple commercial kitchens, incubators and funding programs now span our small state and have generated interest within the regional industry. Work remains to … and beverage brands to connect with the expertise that they’re going to need on their journeys, and for strategic and industry partners to meet the growing community of promising brands. Our goal is to support the development of Connecticut’s entrepreneurship pipeline so it …
… MIINT is an impact investing competition and learning program that spans across 30 different MBA and … Health, and the School of Forestry have been hard at work developing an investment thesis, sourcing companies, selecting one, doing due diligence and preparing a pitch about the … illustrious panel of judges, a keynote speaker, and an open bar with food. Come celebrate your classmates and help us pick the best impact investment to go on to Wharton and bring …
… Awareness of the environmental and societal challenges facing our world has expanded dramatically in recent years. Since 2015, the year we published our inaugural report, Rising Leaders on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change , … work with a sustainability-forward employer. Our students will soon be at the helms of such impactful organizations, and it is incumbent on us to equip them with the knowledge, the …
… grapples with how to control CO 2 emissions from power generation, potentially detrimental impacts of alternative sources of electricity come into increasing focus. Policy advocates and practitioners of energy technologies have to consider a wide range of resource issues and environmental costs to fully realize the substantial benefits from …