… year, and hope that even more teams apply this time. We are inspired by the creativity of our community and know that there are ideas bubbling up that will have real impact, and we want to support that as much as we can.” One of the recipients from last … and take active, informed roles in public/civic life, creating more climate- resilient and responsible communities. While the link between educating young girls in Afghanistan and …
… Summary: The federal government is obligated to allocate ~$2.5 billion each year on R&D funding to startups and small businesses, through funding called Small Business Innovation … operational changes (which don’t require an act of Congress) that dramatically benefit hard-tech entrepreneurs with no other source of patient capital. The goal of this independent study will be to use both qualitative …
… When Sophie Janaskie entered Yale College she had it figured out: she would find work doing research in a biology lab; she would graduate and pursue her PhD; she would finish her PhD and find a job as a career scientist, continuing along the path she first started walking in … all of the things I’m interested in.” We’re thrilled to have her on the team. You can find Sophie in the G-31 suite at Kroon Hall or drop her a note at sophie.janaskie@yale.edu . …
… to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the opportunity to be matched with a mentor from our network of partners and experts. Sabin Mentors commit a minimum of two hours to advising … file-default","data-delta":"12"}}]] Justin Lindenmayer Director of Operations, Good Tastes Inc. … file-default","data-delta":"16"}}]] Aaron Paul Project Director, Conservation Investments, The Nature Conservancy …
… work? If you are new to conservation finance, these may be some of the questions you find yourself asking. Here, we attempt to answer some of these questions and give a brief … in which downstream water users pay upstream communities to preserve watershed health); and Impact investing seeking to maximize a double or triple bottom line (investments with … 2014). Short-term valuation of natural ecosystems encourages disregard for the public goods they provide, such as the provision of water quality and quantity (Huwler et al., …
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… Peter Boyd, one of CBEY's Executive Fellows to alternative financial models that support responsibleinvestment. Central to this work have been the recent appointments of three … and Senior Associate Dean at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The Impact Alongside its work on innovation and entrepreneurship, CBEY has established itself as a leading resource on clean energy finance. The new gift will expand this work in two ways. First, CBEY, …
… Our national production of food and fiber comes almost exclusively from agricultural … with one another and global imports, farms compete on the margin through expensive capital investments. Environmental Working Group (EWG) identified 50 billionaires who received … USDA results show fewer than 3 percent of all cropland acreage was used for vegetables, orchards and berries . Vegetables and fruits provide nutrients, a deficiency of which increases …
… market continues to grow, how proponents communicate the benefits of the technology can impact adoption rates and has implications for solar diffusion among low- and … across Connecticut, where multiple campaigns are launched concurrently (in “rounds”). With funding from the Department of Energy, the Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies … higher solar adoption rates . Figure 1 Bollinger, Gillingham, and Lamp (2017). ”Solarize Your Community: An Evidence-Based Guide for Accelerating the Adoption of Residential Solar,” …
… arbitrage.” Due to the low marginal cost of renewable energy, electricity from renewable sources is cheaper than from conventional sources, but it is not available all the time. If … what,” she says. “You need your idea, you need a viable business model, and you need a good team.” Early on, she received vital support through a grant from the Venture Creation … They decided to create an app where consumers could track the cost and environmental impact of their energy use, in real time. With the app, consumers could find the cleanest …