… just see an interesting scientific finding. She saw a business opportunity. Researchers had documented the methane-reducing effects of different seaweeds, but no one had a plan for … (YC 16) as a co-founder, drawing on her experience in the aquaculture industry. By spring 2018, they were ready to apply for the Sabin Prize . They come a long way, but they remained … Sabin Prize in April 2018 The Sabin Prize yielded funding, connections, and publicity that helped Akbay and her team to catapult the business to another level. Shortly after the …
… the non-profit SmartPower. Round 8 began in April 2017, and Round 10 concluded in September 2018. The reason why SEEDS II starts at Round 8 is that there have been seven other Solarize … , and a prior analysis of Solarize campaigns focusing on Round 8 is published in May 2018. The basic findings are clear: targeted messaging matters. People are more responsive … installations of 16.51 per thousand households. After Round 10 ended, in September 2018, Solarize Round 8-10 towns had cumulative installations of 32.29 per thousand …
… with simple and critical question: “Why is that good?” An on-demand air travel system might help reduce transit times, but it might also increase inequality, allowing the richest and … with simple and critical question: “Why is that good?” An on-demand air travel system might help reduce transit times, but it might also increase inequality, allowing the richest and … with simple and critical question: “Why is that good?” An on-demand air travel system might help reduce transit times, but it might also increase inequality, allowing the richest and …
… field trials that explore what motivates residential solar installation. In 2017 and 2018, SEEDS II conducted Solarize campaigns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New … giant-in-the-making performed poorly. Solarize South Carolina During Q2 and Q3 of 2018, SmartPower facilitated a series of pilot programs in SC. Through on-the-ground … neighborhood groups. Thus, group members are likely to motivate each other, which might help overcome other hurdles in SC. Integrating solar as a bundle with other service …
… track that will be unveiled in a little over a week. This effort was spearheaded by Leigh Whelpton at the Conservation Finance Network (a multi-institutional effort based at Island … biggest SOCAP event yet. Adding more natural resource-oriented curricula to the program is helping this influential community recognize the importance of the interplay between … track that will be unveiled in a little over a week. This effort was spearheaded by Leigh Whelpton at the Conservation Finance Network (a multi-institutional effort based at Island …
… significant traction during the 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 … offenders in New York. Investors were only repaid by the government if the intervention helped formerly incarcerated individuals stay out of prison at predetermined rates. (In this … creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This bond helps align the incentives of USFS and other beneficiaries, such as water and electric …
… a hand-pulled cart or open truck—litter on their way to the dumping site. And these dumping sites are far less sophisticated than engineered landfills, which means waste often leaks … often governments, are in favor of waste incineration, which they say produces energy and helps countries that face an over-abundance of waste and a dearth of energy. Moreover, until … a hand-pulled cart or open truck—litter on their way to the dumping site. And these dumping sites are far less sophisticated than engineered landfills, which means waste often leaks …
… the world are generally tightening regulations on plastics. European Union : On October 24, 2018, EU Parliament voted to ban single-use plastic products such as straws, cutlery, and … with 571 votes to 53, with 34 abstentions. Movement toward this resolution began in January 2018, when the EU Commission declared a set of recycling goals: all plastic packaging on the … the world are generally tightening regulations on plastics. European Union : On October 24, 2018, EU Parliament voted to ban single-use plastic products such as straws, cutlery, and …
… where nearly 50 percent of residential space heating relies on fuel oil or propane, the default means more fuel oil boilers rather than a renewable alternative . But this isn’t … of heating and cooling systems. A web-based survey was distributed [1] in the spring 2018 and resulted in 1,606 responses suitable for further analysis. This blog post discusses … compared to the general CT population. 2485 Clean Energy A Cleaner Thermostat … Dec 17, 2018 A Cleaner Thermostat New survey identifies important strategies for diffusing …
… improve the experience of shopping for secondhand children’s clothing,” says Mazzeo. “By helping to change people’s perception of resale and reducing demand for environmentally … Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant: The 2018 Winners … Dec 11, 2018 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant: The 2018 Winners Heather Fitzgerald This year’s …