… At some point, every one of us has contemplated more sustainable ways of living and working, from simple acts like recycling a soda can to bigger changes in business strategy and public policy. However, when we try to have a conversation about our ideas, someone has branded us … a broader coalition requires having effective conversations capable of inspiring and empowering others to join in the pursuit. This work explores various pitfalls of …
… In this three-part speaker series with professionals from Orsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer, professionals from Orsted will speak about their upcoming project in the United States: Revolution Wind. Part 1: Revolution Wind Project Overview and Related State Policy Nicole Verdi - ESQ Senior Manager Government Affairs and Policy in New England at …
… 2:00 - 2:05 pm: Welcome from CBEY 2:05 - 2:30 pm: A Randomized Controlled Trial based Evaluation of a … / Desiree Lopes 2:30 - 2:55 pm: Social Proof and Energy Efficiency Adoption: Evidencefrom a Field Experiment Ken Gillingham / Tsvetan Tsvetanov 2:55 - 3:20 pm: Greening … in Groundwater Depletion Due to Hydraulic Fracturing: New Information for Regulators, Policy-Makers, and Investors Jim Saiers / Erica Barth 4:05 - 4:30 pm: Framing Effects on …
… of savings are impressive. NRDC decided to study it – are reports of 10% to 20% savings from meter-based analytics realistic? Their case study of three specific buildings says the … changes accounted for savings, and provides a roadmap for successful implementation. Learn from Philip exactly what the building owner did to implement the project, how the buildings … the findings to make changes, what tools they didn't use, where the energy savings came from, and more. Blueprint for Efficiency - Big Data Meets Big Buildings - 02 20 2014 …
… “net positive”—in short, courageous companies will thrive by giving more than they take from our communities and ecosystems. But…what would it take for companies to actually create … does a net positive company look like? This is the premise of Net Positive , a new book from Paul Polman , the legendary former CEO of consumer products giant Unilever, and Andrew … Unilever navigated the fight for their Sustainable Living Plan as well as lessons learned from other pioneering companies, they share how business can profit from fixing the world’s …
… of September 2016, Garcia remained undecided about a key element of that strategy – nuclear power plants. There were strong proponents and opponents of nuclear energy on the GC3 and … his own position. Connecticut had a long history of considering climate change in state policy. As part of this tradition, Connecticut’s governor Dannel Malloy established the GC3 … government had already set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 2001 levels by 2050. The GC3 had been tasked to develop interim statewide greenhouse …
… rather, it is the product of contrasting, deeply entrenched worldviews. Synthesizing evidencefrom sociology, psychology, and political science, Andrew J. Hoffman lays bare the opposing … motivate the public to take action. How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate makes a powerful case for a more scientifically literate public, a more socially engaged scientific …
… Carbon Loop: Creates a circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon at low temperatures from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological: Makes mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods: We make the world's first microbial protein-based … carbon footprint, offering nourishment without any adverse effects Tyree Tech: Convert CO2 from major emitters to high-value, carbon-negative products using microalgal fixation, AI, …
… One such solution is resource recovery, which involves extracting valuable materials from waste streams. Metal recovery, in particular, has been identified as a crucial element … development and driving electrification. On April 5th 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Prof. Barbara Reck from Yale School of the Environment, Mr. James Albis from Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Mr. Konstantine …
… local New Haven innovator and dedicated community builder. Erik has devoted his career to empowering marginalized communities across the state of Connecticut and helping others see their own potential and power. Erik founded and is currently the CEO of ConnCAT, a nonprofit that provides job … academic support required for success in those programs. We’re excited to welcome and learn from a local change maker committed to empowering the wider New Haven community! This is …