… Alexandra Cooley (MEM/MBA ’12) is the Chief Investment Officer at Greenworks Lending from Nuveen. Since graduating from Yale, Ali has been developing and launching innovative … to communities in support of inclusive sustainable infrastructure projects. Over the course of her career, Nicole has worked to advance energy justice, grid modernization, and … to communities in support of inclusive sustainable infrastructure projects. Over the course of her career, Nicole has worked to advance energy justice, grid modernization, and …
… I was ecstatic when I received the opportunity to attend the climate conference: I spent four fantastic days at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The 2021 United … to get climate change under control. I did not expect ambitious climate change commitments from COP26, given the lackluster G20 meeting held in Rome immediately preceding the summit. … One panel (which included Gotelind Alber, founder of GenderCC) I found particularly impactful was “Engaging Citizens in Urban Climate Action for Inclusive Just Transition …
… soil health policy and programs. Soil Health Policy steers potential community leaders from concept to ongoing commitment. It reports on and distills practical tips for … lessons, and the conversational voice that carries them, can buoy readers through multi-hour meetings and multi-message email threads for people building coalitions to enhance … lessons, and the conversational voice that carries them, can buoy readers through multi-hour meetings and multi-message email threads for people building coalitions to enhance …
… to help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. The Center has awarded these grants for the past five years in an effort to support … and work with communities were unmissable in the solutions proposed. We had everything from education and advocacy through podcasts, fashion and farms to technological innovation … heat pump obstacle. Let’s TalC: Let’s TalC is one of the first podcasts in Mandarin that encourages youth opportunities for sustainable development. The “C” represents their attention …
… for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer from kitchen scraps and worms behind the Princeton dining halls. Founder Tom Szaky was … According to Alex Payne of the TerraCycle media team, Szaky realized he could make a bigger impact in the world by using product and packaging waste deemed to have no value to create …
… The experience and expertise of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of … CBEY Visiting Alumni Experts program in the spring of 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 250 engagements between … and experts have taken place as part of this program. There is a new normal given the impact of the COVID-crisis. As a result, students have been adapting their professional …
… CBEY has been busy this summer! Our office space has been reworked for a return to the new normal. We have enhanced and … have welcomed three new staff members to the CBEY team. Urvi Talaty (MEM ’21) joins CBEY as our new Environmental Innovation Fellow. In this role, Talaty will continue to support a … says Talaty. Two new members of the CBEY team will focus on clean energy, a key area of impact for the center. Julia Nojeim (MEM ’21) is CBEY’s Clean Energy Coordinator, a new …
… of twelve Yale graduate students participated in an independent study with Climate Real Impact Solutions (“ CRIS ”), a serial-issuer of SPACs founded in 2020. CRIS has issued two … The students researched and presented potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and … continue through 2030, the lithium-ion battery market is projected to grow rapidly by 2030, from US $46 billion to US $197 billion. Demand for EVs will drive the majority of this …
… for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, particularly those who are branching out from their background to explore interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined … vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully curated by Yale-connected experts. The site is launching with the … Martin Wainstein , Resident Fellow at CBEY) Carbon Removal ( curated by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben …
… decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world …