… As society grapples with how to control CO 2 emissions from power generation, potentially detrimental impacts of alternative sources of electricity come into increasing focus. Policy advocates and practitioners of …
… Climate change is posing increasingly severe threats to the sustainable development of our society. An urgent energy transition from traditional fossil fuels to clean fuels is needed. Hydrogen, one of the alternative energy sources, has been heavily studied and invested globally due to its great potential of …
… influential. But then you were taught to suppress that power, to follow the rules, to wait your turn, to not make waves. But, when used intelligently, influence is like a superpower … brings great ideas to life. This is the premise of Zoe Chance’s new book, Influence is Your Superpower , which is rooted in groundbreaking research in behavioral economics, … at CBEY) as part of our Author Talk series . Zoe and Vincent will discuss key insights from her new book and how people and planet can benefit from her deeply ethical approach to …
… Table Kits, and Solar Youth). Each of these amazing startups uses every part of a tree – from the nuts, sap, fruit, water, and timber – to make sustainable products in New England. … and beverages, purchase product, and hear the stories of how these companies work to make our planet a better place to live. Featuring: Hugo & Hoby: Locally crafted, sustainable … and beverages, purchase product, and hear the stories of how these companies work to make our planet a better place to live. Featuring: Hugo & Hoby: Locally crafted, sustainable …
… Watch the full recording here! Urban trees and forests are often overlooked in our fight against climate change and yet they cumulatively represent a significant carbon sink. More than that, they provide a wide array of co-benefits to our urban communities that are far more tangible than the benefits provided by far-off … canopy crisis. City Forest Credits has demonstrated the viability of carbon credits and impact certification as financing mechanisms for urban tree canopy -- and is rapidly …
… the recipients of the 2019 RTA Seed Innovation Grant. By providing $15,000 to each of the four winners, the grant will support novel approaches to supporting low-carbon heating and … electrification options. Users feed these data into the algorithm to get actionable quotes from qualified installers of renewable thermal technologies. People who download the app can … High-efficiency and Low-cost Heat Pump System Design North Dakota State University Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) draw their heat from the earth rather than from burning fossil …
… next? This interactive webinar will focus on recent work coming out of the center and our future directions. We'll talk about: Evolving curriculum – Educating and training … sustainability leaders means working across Yale and with partners to create new relevant courses, case studies, practicums and workshops that meet the needs of our students. Social … connecting sustainability-driven change makers. Your thoughts and ideas – We want to hear from you! We'll have ample time to field questions and hear thoughts from the live …
… business through annual cash prizes of $25,000. The competition provides feedback from professional judges, extensive mentoring from faculty, and opportunities for … Sustainable Venture Prize will be: Alectro LLC At Alectro, our mission is to transition railways to renewable energy by designing and implementing … the potential to both improve the quality of and significantly reduce the environmental impacts associated with current beef and seafood production. DroneFlow DroneFlow is a …
… CFN is pleased to announce our 13 th annual Conservation Finance Boot Camp will be held June 24-28 th , 2019, at … State University in Portland, OR. The Boot Camp is a week-long, intensive training course to help mid-career professionals utilize innovative and effective financing strategies … restoration, and stewardship. The application for the 2019 Boot Camp will be open from January 15 th – February 15 th , 2019. Each year, our Boot Camp accepts 30 …
… MIINT is an impact investing competition and learning program that spans across 30 different MBA and graduate school programs. Over the last 5 months, 25 Yale students from the School of Management, the School of Public Health, and the School of Forestry have been hard at work developing an investment thesis, sourcing companies, selecting one, doing due diligence and preparing a pitch about the …