… that addresses the growing importance of ecosystem service valuation and investment. The benefits that human populations gain from healthy and functioning ecosystems are vast. Clean … exist to use payments to encourage responsible land management that preserves public benefits. So, what do ecosystem services projects look like? Who are the practitioners … Services … Program Nature’s Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services The valuation of benefits that we derive from ecosystems, along with investment mechanisms to preserve these …
… the investment in and deployment of clean energy into low- and middle-income communities. Note: This program supports a total of eight (8) interns/fellows for the summer period. … cohort-based experience for participating students. We believe that the most benefit comes when students are well-supported by mentors and have the opportunity to exchange ideas and … of our eight host organizations to talk about their work, a challenge they are facing, and how this internship is helping, and open Q&A, likely Tuesdays, for 1 hour between 11 am – 2 …
… of this project was to develop a new economic formula for maximizing present value of net benefits of wind farm investment. This research model offers the following advantages: a) the ability to evaluate the benefit of expenditure on maintenance activities not only in a given year, but also into the future; b) allowance for maintenance costs to … given the component failure. These four maintenance strategies include: i) time-based preventative maintenance using visual inspection; ii) scheduled condition-based maintenance …
… significant contributions to renewable energy deployment. A truly clean electricity grid, however, will need to rely on zero-carbon energy throughout the day and year, and everywhere … generates electricity during the day, but fails to provide energy during the evening hours when demand peaks. The resulting overproduction and waste of renewable energy — and related … in REC markets that overlook critical characteristics of electricity markets which do not deliver desired climate change mitigation. The VRPS bridges the gap between market …
… these practices into one space creates an efficient and sustainable land-use system that benefits farmers, solar developers, rural communities, and the earth itself. This emerging … systems can generate. This report, which is written for a broad audience, also examines how communities, solar developers, local leaders, and policymakers can effectively promote, … systems can generate. This report, which is written for a broad audience, also examines how communities, solar developers, local leaders, and policymakers can effectively promote, …
… to minimize the adverse effects of farming and improve long-term agricultural yields. However, the success of these technologies depends on farmers’ understanding of the technologies, their decision to adopt technology, and whether the technology is correctly used. Social science and marketing literature … Presentations The results of this research were presented at the Millennium Challenge Corporation in Washington, D.C., which is the routing agency for a substantial share of U.S. …
… for the foreseeable future, we have chosen to publish this report because we also know that eventual recovery will require us to work together on solutions to build a healthier … of climate change. Although increased renewable energy development has many benefits, it is not without its own impacts and challenges, and poorly sited projects can threaten important … environmental benefits of developing renewable energy using the BLM’s smart approach. As shown by this report, there is immense value in continuing to support the responsible …
… Hall , and the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale . On April 4th - 5th, 2024, this event will virtually bring together Yale’s entrepreneurs in three days packed with pitches, … The prize will be meaningful in driving the team/project forward in ways that may otherwise not have been possible as quickly or at all. Environmental impact: The venture contributes … months or as long as several years! Does it matter where in the process I am? Regardless of whether your venture is in the Ideation, Pursuing, Executing or Prototyping phase, your …
… CBEY is delighted to offer Author Talks. In these events, we pair an author who has gone deep into a subject with a voice from Yale who … listener. We hope this series provides a similar experience for you. Clean Energy Corporate Sustainability Equity and Justice Author Talks … Program Author Talks … and revelations with thoughtful experts CBEY is delighted to offer Author Talks. In these events, we pair an author who has gone deep into a subject with a voice from Yale who …
… policy, workers' rights, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Our goals are to: Inform - host events and create resources that inform students about the various types of roles that exist … students who want to focus their careers in this area. We're open to ideas! Circularity Corporate Sustainability Environmental Innovation Moving the Needle: An Exploration of … various areas in sustainable fashion. Students hear firsthand what their jobs are like, how they might consider following a similar (or different!) pathway, and engage in …