… water quality. This can also cause public health and social justice concerns. Depleted resources can then further reduce smallholder productivity and cause economic vulnerability. … change to agricultural yields, which drive their bottom line. “What’s going to become of our palate – the scents and flavors we give to buyers – 50 years from now?” said Dominique … at Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and flavor company. Firmenich sources 180 natural ingredients across 40 countries. “We rely 90 percent on smallholders. If …
… The Towards Science Communications with Impact course taught by Paul Lussier at the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies culminated in a trip to Paris where we presented our group’s findings to the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and … with business leaders. From these interviews, we refined a value for both the business community and the scientific community that would be compelling for both parties. In early …
… Why We Disagree about Climate Change , George Marshall’s Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains are Wired to Ignore Climate Change , and Naomi Oreskes’, Merchants of Doubt as … in communicating climate change. According to my class notes that first day, the course would be about “the theory and practice of values-based environmental communications, … personality with a booming voice and even louder laugh, he’s full of big picture ideas and our class discussions would always leave my head spinning as he changed the way I thought …
… the COP21 climate change negotiations. “We often talk about a transformational change of our society when we speak about climate action. This transformation will affect business, … social and environmental challenges with good financial results. This partnership provides our members with both scientific rigor and a pool of highly talented students to help us … local and international. It partners with New Haven, Connecticut to strengthen the city’s community and economy. And it engages with people and institutions across the globe in the …
… economic growth and provide new jobs. “We often talk about a transformational change of our society, when we speak about climate action. And that transformation will affect both … to Edward Snyder, Dean of the Yale School of Management. “It’s incumbent upon us to prepare our students for the world not of last generation, but the next.” As the climate change … economic growth and provide new jobs. “We often talk about a transformational change of our society, when we speak about climate action. And that transformation will affect both …
… asked Yesenia some questions about being a Women Entrepreneur. What inspired you to found your business? My mother is from Oaxaca, Mexico and I grew up going to visit my grandparents, … At the same time, there has also been lot of support from women and Latinos in the business community, especially in Portland. They have embraced the company and me and have been so … asked Yesenia some questions about being a Women Entrepreneur. What inspired you to found your business? My mother is from Oaxaca, Mexico and I grew up going to visit my grandparents, …
… spectrum of available technologies, from single building-scale interventions, like ground source heat pumps and solar thermal water heaters, to larger interventions that take into … buildings and different energy technologies to provide flexibility to utilize the energy sources that are cheaper and cleaner at all time.” FORTT, eventually, hopes to quantify the … spectrum of available technologies, from single building-scale interventions, like ground source heat pumps and solar thermal water heaters, to larger interventions that take into …
… solutions to sustainability challenges. “The greater the diversity in the entrepreneurial community, the better the ideas and innovations that will emerge,” said Beery. Today, … “propel the space and inspire others,” according to Iliana Lazarova (F&ES ‘16). “It is encouraging and motivating to see women succeed as leaders in the environmental business … “propel the space and inspire others,” according to Iliana Lazarova (F&ES ‘16). “It is encouraging and motivating to see women succeed as leaders in the environmental business …
… and was the last car through as a major artery for New York closed for the next seven hours. For a man who has spent years trying to alert the financial community to the dangers of global warming, it was eerily reminiscent of a column he’d … and was the last car through as a major artery for New York closed for the next seven hours. For a man who has spent years trying to alert the financial community to the dangers …
… risks inherent in wetland mitigation banking during an Forest and Ecosystem Finance course; while completing a required assignment, they discovered that it was difficult to … Practitioners are usually eager to talk with students – give them a call! Confirm that your proposed project will truly supplement the skills and knowledge that you can gain through regular courses. A successful project will help you develop new skills and expertise. The Sobotka …