… the pandemic, I decided to quit my job and move to Ithaca, N.Y. At the time, the city was looking for a director of sustainability to give life to the Ithaca Green New Deal (IGND), … the development of the City’sstrategy to mitigate GHG: we had an idea of the amount and source of emissions that needed to be mitigated. I was then in the process of designing a … should , within the state and federal framework, allow for policy innovation, effectively becoming a social laboratory to demonstrate to the rest of the state and the rest of the …
… Years ago at an intellectual property law conference in Washington, D.C., then-Senator Orrin … I’d learn at least as much from other members of the cohort as I would from the formal course materials. At the first of the live sessions in the Clean Energy Policy course, the rat-a-tat comments and questions in the Zoom chat—sometimes difficult to digest …
… One year ago, I was considering whether I should apply to Yale’s Finance and Deployment of Clean Energy program. As an energy analyst and energy … policy that wasn’t subtle. There are newer programs, technology and data than in the course materials. But even with moments of specifics feeling dated, the narrative and …
… Years ago at an intellectual property law conference in Washington, D.C., then-Senator Orrin … I’d learn at least as much from other members of the cohort as I would from the formal course materials. At the first of the live sessions in the Clean Energy Policy course (which all students are required to attend), the rat-a-tat comments and questions in …
… On Day 2, as I continued my foray into searching for innovation, strains of the previous day’s theme of … words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We … group was one of the six partners behind the MobilityXLab, a collaboration hub founded in 2017 that offers new companies with pioneering ideas within mobility and connectivity the …
… Decarbonization and a net zero future will require transformative leaps in clean energy investment and innovation, according to a recent report by … for policy changes, including aat COP26. The event drew me in with its title – “Innovating Our Way to Net-Zero: How Startups Can Solve the Climate Crisis.” Being the Environmental … optimistic to hear this intrinsic motivation to collaborate on clean energy innovation coming from utility companies who enjoy near-monopoly power over customers. Mr. Pettigrew …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Sobotka … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant: The 2018 WinnersSobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant: The 2017 Winners … Ekaterina Plotnitskaya … The Yale Center for Business and the Environment …
… Attending a sustainability conference was at the top of my businessschool bucket list and I was ecstatic when I received the opportunity to attend the climate conference: I spent four fantastic days at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The 2021 United … was massive and had three key sections. The core of the summit consisted of delegatescoming together to negotiate on emissions commitments and targets. Many of these …
… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for … heat pump obstacle. Let’s TalC: Let’s TalC is one of the first podcasts in Mandarin that encourages youth opportunities for sustainable development. The “C” represents their attention … a more sustainable system. WovX: As a US-based B2B supplier of lotussilk to luxury wear manufacturers and brands, WovX is working to scale the production of lotussilk through …
… Spending time in nature has measurable benefits to people both emotionally and physically. … “New Haven Nature & Health Initiative.” This working group represents a collaboration with Yale University, local healthcare professionals, and New Haven-based nonprofit organizations … this initiative focuses on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with interested parties, such as residents, clinicians, land managers, …