… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center … environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage caused by ice buildup on roofs and similar infrastructure …
… grabbed a handful of reddish orange seaweed. She described how these two organisms would eventually support one another in a continuous loop. Waste from the shrimp would nourish the … Alexia explained that, together, these two organisms can have a huge impact in fighting climate change, particularly the seaweed. When added to cattle feed, a type of seaweed … once again, from Concha to Symbrosia. In fall 2018, Gracie began a master’s program in California and took on more of a high-level strategic role, while also establishing …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of … economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for … Opportunities to invest in water. Water is increasingly becoming a scarce resource. California is in the midst of an epic drought. Sao Paulo, Brazil has run out of water. …
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… Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. Previous posts in thisseries detail how we … are mounting, and the quantity of garbage produced is only growing. No wonder Macquarie Capital , the largest Australian Investment Bank, is investing in solid waste management … in and providing services to the waste management sector. Beyond waste management, waste prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a …
… We’ve all read the stats. The average consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but … 2030 approaches. Here’s how apparel brands can “A.D.A.P.T” to shifting consumer demands and climate threats by advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. A - Adopt a declaration in … consumers to make purchasing decisions that also advance the global goals. T - Trace the tradeoffs of choosing one SDG over another There isspeculation within the industry that …
… Five student teams were recently awarded grants as part of the Climate Change Innovation Seed … 5% of US air pollution according to the EPA. Green Mow will enable the commercial landscaping industry to adopt electric mowers by developing a battery lease program, which will …
… The future of food isseriously thinking about plant-rich diets. In early September, a group of more than 400 … what we take out of the system, Earle said “In a world that is rightly so concerned about climate change and the atmosphere, to be so ignorant and neglectful of our oceans is deeply … amount of time for its market presence and in addressing the replacement of foods for prevention of more damage from animal agriculture. The hopeful road ahead will also lie in …
… Each year the Yale Center for Business and the Environment gives teams applying to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the … their ideas in front of a panel of judges and compete for the prize of $25,000. Visit our event website for more details. … file-default","data-delta":"5"}}]] Jessamine Fitzpatrick Senior Vice President, New Island Capital Management … file-default","data-delta":"18"}}]] Mike Sesko Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy, The Climate Corporation …
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