… charge, Provost Ben Polak emphasized the use of the campus as a living laboratory: “As a research and teaching university, Yale views the carbon charge as an experiment and aims to … with Yale students, faculty and staff. The carbon charge was however paired with a rebate mechanism whereby units received rebates at the end of the fiscal year based on their … incentives. Overall, Yale observed energy and emissions reductions from the pilot, but more research is needed to determine whether these were due to financial incentives from the …
… east across the southern half. They camped in national parks. They watched the landscape change—deciduous forest gave way to Great Plains, which ascended slowly, then precipitously, … and building nature into their business practices, they often do not have the tools and research to turn ideas into implementation,” said Molnar. “We are working with companies to … For the past six years, Molnar has been the lead scientist on the collaboration with Dow, researching and examining how the company can incorporate the value of ecosystem services …
… ideas and is proud of its alumni. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Nathan Hall (F&ES/SOM ‘17) who won the 2015 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant . Since receiving the $10,000 in grant funding, Nathan has been able to accelerate the production of hemp through his co-venture, … new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance of the coal industry,” according to Nathan. Appalachian Roots – Hemp 2.0 began in January 2015 when long-time friends Todd …
… adoption of alternative proteins instead of traditional meat and poultry production.” Lux research predicts that plant-based meat, currently 0.25 percent of the nearly $200 billion … adoption of alternative proteins instead of traditional meat and poultry production.” Lux research predicts that plant-based meat, currently 0.25 percent of the nearly $200 billion … adoption of alternative proteins instead of traditional meat and poultry production.” Lux research predicts that plant-based meat, currently 0.25 percent of the nearly $200 billion …
… the technical and economic potential of renewable thermal while investigating market mechanisms that can streamline investments. (FORTT is based at the Yale Center for Business … necessary: energy efficiency alone will not bring us to the 80% reduction target. The FORTT research has sparked a broader conversation on renewable thermal across New England and New … necessary: energy efficiency alone will not bring us to the 80% reduction target. The FORTT research has sparked a broader conversation on renewable thermal across New England and New …
… price, like removing fossil fuel subsidies or offering tax credits for renewable energy, changes the accounting. By including the true cost, or at least a portion of it, in … “quantifying the impact of sustainability-related aspects” of investments. The World Bank’s research demonstrates increasing national and subnational adoption, with over 40 national … “quantifying the impact of sustainability-related aspects” of investments. The World Bank’s research demonstrates increasing national and subnational adoption, with over 40 national …
… an entire new generation of climate activists. This was my first encounter with climate change and the dire consequences it brings. This emotional experience would steer me to seek … an exciting trend that in many companies, the C-suite is on board with combating climate change and operationalizing sustainable practices. However, creating company-wide awareness … an entire new generation of climate activists. This was my first encounter with climate change and the dire consequences it brings. This emotional experience would steer me to seek …
… at Virgin informally discussing global issues that entrepreneurs ought to tackle. Climate change arose repeatedly. “We all thought it was something that we should be getting hold of … From his work in public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Boyd has come to believe that “change only happens when these three sectors are all working on the same problem, albeit … entrepreneurs think aggressively about business opportunities present in solving climate change In 2007, Peter Boyd found himself with Richard Branson and a group of CEOs at …
… of Forestry & Environmental Studies, welcomes Helle Gronli as a newly hired associate research scientist. In this position, Gronli will lead the Feasibility of Renewable Thermal … like getting a bank account and a Connecticut driver’s license. But there are cultural changes too, of course. What New Haven lacks in cross country skiing, it hopefully makes up … of Forestry & Environmental Studies, welcomes Helle Gronli as a newly hired associate research scientist. In this position, Gronli will lead the Feasibility of Renewable Thermal …
… such political promises, there is no doubt that the solar photovoltaic energy landscape has changed dramatically since 2008. The industry has experienced unprecedented success and … current staff, which in certain cases was now facing almost ten times as many projects in a calendar year as they had in the year preceding the Solarize campaign in their town. This … in Connecticut – is likely for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, evidence from the SEEDs research indicates a persistence in the growth of solar after the Solarize Campaign. This …