… continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can dramatically reduce methane emissions. Over the … potential partnerships, and a faculty member nominated Alexia for a Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award . Over the summer, Alexia and Gracie participated in the Tsai … continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can dramatically reduce methane emissions. Over the …
… interact with adoption among these groups. In addition to Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, the SEEDS II … 18, 2019 Lessons Learned from Solarize Campaigns in Connecticut Maggie Yuan Yao (Master of Environmental Management '19) Lucy Shim (Master of Environmental Science '20) Introduction of Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique …
… These developments were largely beneficial, but they came with costs, one of which was environmental degradation. The steam engine is powered by combustion—usually the burning of … idea. Students will work with a community of passionate, similarly minded peers, while also learning from knowledgeable experts and experienced mentors. “Why is that good?” For me, one … idea. Students will work with a community of passionate, similarly minded peers, while also learning from knowledgeable experts and experienced mentors. “Why is that good?” For me, one …
… low- and moderate-income (LMI) customers. To do this, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has partnered with Duke University, the CT Green Bank, and non-profit … 24, 2019 Sleeping Giant: The State of Solar in South Carolina Andrea Cruz Quiroz (Master of Environmental Management '20) The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina … low- and moderate-income (LMI) customers. To do this, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has partnered with Duke University, the CT Green Bank, and non-profit …
… side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely covered the environmental aspects of the triple bottom line – instead, it has focused on financial and … aspects. But this year, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a broader range of environmental topics. According to its vision statement, “SOCAP started with a small group … economy. But why should this event just emphasize the double bottom line? What about the environmental side of the equation? In 2013, the first shades of green began to emerge in …
… Now, a group called Blue Forest Conservation is exploring one of the nation’s first environmentally-focused impact bonds. A panelist described this bond last week at the Social … allowing governments to pay for results instead of services. This ultimately shifts the risk of a successful intervention from taxpayers to private investors, who are compensated … generated interest in Australia as well as several developing nations. This attempt at an environmental-impact bond (called a Forest Resilience Bond ) aims to measure and monetize …
… every year. What steps are needed to solve the plastics problem? Satwik Mudgal (Master of Environmental Management '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …
… enters our oceans every year. What is being done to clean it up? Satwik Mudgal (Master of Environmental Management '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …
… Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to reduce waste and improve the environmental footprint of the apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed … by creating a positive shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from … says Mazzeo. “By helping to change people’s perception of resale and reducing demand for environmentally harmful “fast fashion”, we hope to reduce textile waste, challenge the …
… start a platform called Stake , where shareholders can band together to support social and environmental causes. “We created Real Impact Tracker and Stake to help individual investors … of prior experience,” said Rissman, “And we found that part of being entrepreneurial is learning new skills to advance the venture.” Reed and Rissman have continued to work … of prior experience,” said Rissman, “And we found that part of being entrepreneurial is learning new skills to advance the venture.” Reed and Rissman have continued to work …