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… Agrivoltaics is a solar market subsegment that co-locatessolar energy production and agricultural operations. Combining these practices into one space creates an efficient and sustainable land-use system that benefits farmers, solar developers, rural … But with thoughtful planning, communities can simultaneously expand and strengthen solar infrastructure while conserving farmland, generating ecological benefits, and supporting …
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… may be no hotter topic in agriculture today than ‘regenerative’ agriculture. Food companies, investors, multinational institutions and governments are making pledges to invest billions of dollars in regenerative agriculture. Yet in the midst of a stream of funding and interest, farmers themselves are being left behind. Whether its outdated funding …
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… This global study measures awareness and engagement of the UN’sSustainable Development Goals. We hope … DeCew (MBA '11, Master of Environmental Management '11) Heather Fitzgerald This global study measures awareness and engagement of the UN’sSustainable Development Goals. We hope …
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… -by Abhishri Aggarwal, Kate Logan, Namrita Kapur Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions … resources. Building upon preliminary research presented by Namrita Kapur of Growald Family Fund during a September 2019 talk at Yale School of Management,3 this report exploresspecific mechanisms and casestudies to articulate and elevate potential roles for philanthropy to activate impact …
… Companies are in a constant state of disruption and evolution as they attempt to stay ahead of government … Circular Supply Chain, and Product as a Service through which they can address issues of inefficient resource use and improper waste disposal. This report looks at how the industry is … Circular Supply Chain, and Product as a Service through which they can address issues of inefficient resource use and improper waste disposal. This report looks at how the industry is …
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