… Damon Wells Professor at Yale University Geology & Geophysics and Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, kicked-off the program with partners and key contributors at CBEY’s … other than their own. We want to foster collaboration to address the world’s most complex problems.” The curriculum was built by faculty from CBEY's two home institutions —the Yale … was supported by the Yale Broadcast Studio and the Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning . The curriculum is a hybrid of online and in-person learning focused on finance, …
… expectations, and participation when it comes to energy services will require new approaches to building utility-customer relationships. For example, many saw the role of … as well as more personalized customer service and bill savings, with the help of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and automation. Building smart ecosystems with voice … as well as more personalized customer service and bill savings, with the help of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and automation. Building smart ecosystems with voice …
… about what she had learned. Victoria Shirriff (YSPH 19) recalled that Alexia initially approached her in the library, and since then she’s enjoyed turning that initial spark into … continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can dramatically reduce methane emissions. Over the … potential partnerships, and a faculty member nominated Alexia for a Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award . Over the summer, Alexia and Gracie participated in the Tsai …
… interact with adoption among these groups. In addition to Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, the SEEDS II … 18, 2019 Lessons Learned from Solarize Campaigns in Connecticut Maggie Yuan Yao (Master of Environmental Management '19) Lucy Shim (Master of Environmental Science '20) Introduction of Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique …
… These developments were largely beneficial, but they came with costs, one of which was environmental degradation. The steam engine is powered by combustion—usually the burning of … Yale students who are interested in applying data science to social and environmentalproblems can apply for the Data for Impact 101 Intensive , a collaboration between CBEY and … idea. Students will work with a community of passionate, similarly minded peers, while also learning from knowledgeable experts and experienced mentors. “Why is that good?” For me, one …
… low- and moderate-income (LMI) customers. To do this, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has partnered with Duke University, the CT Green Bank, and non-profit … 24, 2019 Sleeping Giant: The State of Solar in South Carolina Andrea Cruz Quiroz (Master of Environmental Management '20) The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina … low- and moderate-income (LMI) customers. To do this, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has partnered with Duke University, the CT Green Bank, and non-profit …
… side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely covered the environmental aspects of the triple bottom line – instead, it has focused on financial and … aspects. But this year, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a broader range of environmental topics. According to its vision statement, “SOCAP started with a small group … However, the potential of this emerging field remains largely untapped. The scale of the problem continues to outpace the available solutions. This first session of a two-part …
… past several years as a way to entice private capital to help address challenging social problems. There have been eight PFP deals in the United States so far – with $80 million … Now, a group called Blue Forest Conservation is exploring one of the nation’s first environmentally-focused impact bonds. A panelist described this bond last week at the Social … to a natural state so that they are less susceptible to these fires. It’s a preventative approach. The bond then uses pay for success contracts that enable the multiple …
… posts in this series detail how we got to this point and work underway to address the problem. Here we discuss critical further steps needed to solve the plastics problem. The … material flows. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development studied i nformal approaches to a circular economy in India. Similarly, the World Bank released a report on … every year. What steps are needed to solve the plastics problem? Satwik Mudgal (Master of Environmental Management '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …
… Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. The Plastic Problem details how we got to this point. Here we discuss efforts underway to address the problem. Plastic enters the environment through several paths (see The Plastic Problem ). In … enters our oceans every year. What is being done to clean it up? Satwik Mudgal (Master of Environmental Management '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …