… percent of agricultural sales come from about 12 percent of farms. The United States farm subsidy program began as a safety net meant to protect farmers’ incomes and improve consumer … crops requiring huge capital investments and granting market and capital access to those people who need it, the government can help thousands of farmers become competitive. … lue]":false}},"attributes":{"alt":"Peas","height":"264","width":"400","style":"float:right","class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] Data from the USDA Economic …
… strategies for solar adoption. The first phase of SEEDS took place between 2013 and 2016. The main findings were twofold. First, the diffusion of awareness about solar via … at all fourteen Solarize towns combined, from both Rounds 8 and 9, several towns are classified as LMI. We are very interested to see whether, and how much, the effectiveness of … at all fourteen Solarize towns combined, from both Rounds 8 and 9, several towns are classified as LMI. We are very interested to see whether, and how much, the effectiveness of …
… to look ahead to the hardware side. The consulting team worked on the project through a class called Social and Environmental Consultancy (SEC), now known as Sustainable … of almost two years of effort, and it was a clear high point of her time at Yale. “So many people had touched PowerHouse at that time that it was so cool to bring it all home,” she … of almost two years of effort, and it was a clear high point of her time at Yale. “So many people had touched PowerHouse at that time that it was so cool to bring it all home,” she …
… Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were a frequent topic of discussion and the subject of a four-hour tutorial. The SDGs are a set of 17 goals and 169 targets that the … sector. Though sustainability teams are relatively tiny at large corporations—a few dozen people out of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of employees—these teams tend to be … also at related organizations, including consulting firms and non-profits. For the right people, such as the students who have been eagerly attending Pathways in CSR events, …
… their bottom line.) “Through greater appreciation of the real motives that drive and excite people, B Corporations provide a significant new opportunity for investors,” says Robert … $1 trillion dollars. Through greater appreciation of the real motives that drive and excite people, B Corporations provide a significant new opportunity for investors. I think they … their bottom line.) “Through greater appreciation of the real motives that drive and excite people, B Corporations provide a significant new opportunity for investors,” says Robert …
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… of these marine plastics come from land-based sources. As a result, plastic has become a subject of increased scrutiny, particularly regarding its potential effects on environmental … other chemicals.) One can safely assume that ingestion of marine plastic debris, whether by people or other animals, therefore means taking a concentrated dose of toxic chemicals in … other chemicals.) One can safely assume that ingestion of marine plastic debris, whether by people or other animals, therefore means taking a concentrated dose of toxic chemicals in …
… and Practice Richa Agarwal, Book Review: Resilience Thinking: Sustaining Ecosystems and People in a Changing World Alex Bernhardt, Book Review: Doughnut Economics The following is … to the marketplace. How far these impact investors are willing to go in terms of accepting sub-par returns as the price for having their investments aligned with their values again … and Practice Richa Agarwal, Book Review: Resilience Thinking: Sustaining Ecosystems and People in a Changing World Alex Bernhardt, Book Review: Doughnut Economics The following is …
… Pei Hua Chen (YC ’21), Cary Krosinsky (Yale SOM) “In these politically activated times, people are asking: ‘How can I do the most good through my investments’?” says Reed. “We set … startups to help move their ideas forward. “The judges this year were so impressed by the substance of the business ideas submitted and the quality of the applications," said David … Pei Hua Chen (YC ’21), Cary Krosinsky (Yale SOM) “In these politically activated times, people are asking: ‘How can I do the most good through my investments’?” says Reed. “We set …
… the Canada Infrastructure Bank . His vision for the investment extends far beyond what most people think of when they hear infrastructure—bridges, roads, water pipes. Instead, he is … which must achieve at least one of three objectives: economic outcomes, like assuring people have well-paying jobs; environmental outcomes, like advancing the development of a … too risky for private investment. Having this alternative-funding stream in place can “open people’s imaginations,” said Sohi; if interprovincial transportation, for instance, once …