… harder than reaching the moon in the 1960s. There is no clear route to success While the science behind Apollo 11 wasn’t simple—it was literally rocket science—the overall objective … moon. Broadly, these ideas include switching to renewable forms of energy, reforming land management, improving agriculture, making buildings more efficient, recycling materials, and … funds should be directed towards solving poverty and racism. Polling shows that American public opinion was split for decades as to whether the Apollo missions were worth the …
… the newly appointed Frederick K. Weyerhaeuser Professor in the Practice of Forest Resources Management and Policy and Ron Smith, Damon Wells Professor at Yale University Geology & … institutions —the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Yale School of Management— along with professors in Yale College, alumni and industry experts. Production … the newly appointed Frederick K. Weyerhaeuser Professor in the Practice of Forest Resources Management and Policy and Ron Smith, Damon Wells Professor at Yale University Geology & …
… the value proposition of increasing connectivity for improved customer engagement and grid management, they also revealed concerns within the industry about the challenges and slow … load disaggregation, marketing platforms, customer service interactions, and demand management monitoring. There is agreement that plenty of untapped value remains hidden in … with the help of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and automation. Building smart ecosystems with voice assist For the past decade, utilities and their partners have been …
… finding. She saw a business opportunity. Researchers had documented the methane-reducing effects of different seaweeds, but no one had a plan for introducing them to the market. … “There was a gap on what to do next,” said Alexia. She had just started her Master’s in PublicHealth program, and she was passionate about solving the climate crisis, so she began … … Mar 06, 2019 Sabin Stories: Symbrosia Ben Soltoff (MBA '19, Master of Environmental Management '19) It was a big day for the Symbrosia team. It was early February 2019, and …
… campaigns as a series of randomized field trials. The SEEDS II team wants to understand two effects: the rates at which households of various income levels adopt solar, and how … 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 community-based …
… student at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Yale School of Management , I spend a lot of time exploring the role of technology in solving environmental … two major trends that could shape the future of environmental progress: Revolutions in data science have created countless new opportunities and avenues for change. Outside-the-box … the long-term and large-scale impacts of our technology. I’m glad that Yale is fostering an ecosystem of environmental innovation, because it will support a generation of forward …
… To support the construction, SCE&G requested a total of 9 electric rate hikes, which the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved. SCANA, SCE&G’s parent company, and Santee Cooper … 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 (SC) with the … To support the construction, SCE&G requested a total of 9 electric rate hikes, which the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved. SCANA, SCE&G’s parent company, and Santee Cooper …
… community recognize the importance of the interplay between sustainable natural resource management and positive social impact – which ultimately gives the impact community a … stories covering the conservation finance curriculum at SOCAP. It is part of an online publication produced as a partnership between Yale Center for Business and the Environment … community recognize the importance of the interplay between sustainable natural resource management and positive social impact – which ultimately gives the impact community a …
… the areas where it is needed most.” In California alone, Knight’s team is aiming to take a watershed-by-watershed approach in an effort to deploy over $1.5 billion for forest … issues from taxpayers to private investors. They also allow for the more efficient use of public capital; the government pays only if outcomes are achieved. The federal government is … is slated to launch in January 2016. Related Programs Nature’s Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services Related Events Investing for Impact: Matthew Weatherly-White, CAPROCK …
… solve the problem. Finance the opportunity The tools and technologies exist for the proper management of solid waste. The critical bottleneck lies in paying for them —which makes waste management a gold mine of opportunity for those who can find a financially viable way to … Macquarie Capital , the largest Australian Investment Bank, is investing in solid waste management plants. The European Investment Bank , The World Bank , Raymond James Investors , …