… for children of color and low-income urban youth, who face multiple barriers to accessing nature and gaining treatment for mental health concerns. The land conservation community … health, and connection to place for children, teenagers, and parents. Conserved lands, both publicly and privately held, can provide a supportive, welcoming, and safe space for children and …
… products, clean drinking water from forested watersheds, and access to recreation on private forestland. A survey was administered by three master’s students to 90 landowners … incentives for private forest owners by drawing upon previously untapped sources of publicly derived funding. Project Outcomes Based on these findings, the investigators have … lands in northeast CT. Photo from Tobias von der Haar/flickr Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice The Quiet Corner Woodland Partnership … The Quiet …
… 2263 7453 Key Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy on Public Lands … Key Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy on Public Lands Nikki Springer (MBA '18, PhD in Environmental Management '18) Alex Daue A … boom and bust cycles. This report outlines key economic benefits of renewable energy on public lands, the importance of pursuing responsible development, and the most important …
… tons of carbon dioxide equivalents. It seems obvious to catalog GHGs from the US’ largest public companies and track their goals for reducing them, but after scouring the internet, it became clear that the data is not publicly available in a free, consolidated format. The Carbon Disclosure Project houses a … a range of topics relevant to corporate emissions, two common themes emerged. First, the private sector desperately needs standardized guidelines for GHG emissions measurement and …
… 2000s, the CEO of General Electric (GE), Jeff Immelt, recognized this emerging pattern in public policy and consumer behavior, and he spotted an opportunity to meet his customers' needs while helping to shape public policy and grow his company's bottom line. Under Immelt's leadership, GE launched an … from GE's operations and improve energy efficiency its facilities by 2012; To keep the public informed about ecomagination targets, progress and results. Along with the four …
… negotiation. Marston will be flying to San Francisco for a negotiating session with the private equity firms seeking to acquire Texas electrical utility TXU, and he needs your immediate feedback. The private equity firms want two environmental groups - Environmental Defense (also known as … KKR (Kohlberg, Kravis and Roberts) and TPG (Texas Pacific Group) offer to TXU, nor why the private equity firms want EDF's and NRDC's blessing for the deal. After talking with …
… business at its core, but that has enough other extraneous problems that most people at a private equity fund decide it’s not worth doing,” he said. In particular, Blumenthal was … to create high-quality paper products. The mill had been run as a cost center for various public companies, and it had not made money in 40 years. In 2008 it was owned by Neenah … to create high-quality paper products. The mill had been run as a cost center for various public companies, and it had not made money in 40 years. In 2008 it was owned by Neenah …
… in "sparking the green bank movement." The Green Bank used financial structuring to attract private capital to clean energy projects in Connecticut. Using transaction enablers and … two years. In 2017, nearly 90% of the Connecticut Green Bank's operating funds came from public sources. How then could the Green Bank, whose mission rested on building trust, both … two years. In 2017, nearly 90% of the Connecticut Green Bank's operating funds came from public sources. How then could the Green Bank, whose mission rested on building trust, both …
… rich archival information from both—including press articles, conference proceedings, public hearing minutes, public utility commission documents, etc. Project Outcomes This grant has allowed the … initial themes that will continue to guide the research throughout the year. Related Publications The research team has outlined and is in the process of writing a …
… relative to traditional QECBs and “qualified” projects. GCPs can issue bonds for any mix of public and/or private projects. In contrast, under the traditional QECB structure, a maximum of 30% of … relative to traditional QECBs and “qualified” projects. GCPs can issue bonds for any mix of public and/or private projects. In contrast, under the traditional QECB structure, a maximum …