… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-classscholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art … students across Yale’s campus. These meetings encouraged students to imagine and prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a …
… (CBEY-supported student volunteers (left to right, Sofía John (MEM/MBA ‘24), Cicy Geng (MEM ‘23), … REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais Idi-Infante (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. The city and state are leading the charge on circularity infrastructure and strategies . During a keynote …
… Around a conference table at a San Francisco VC investor’s office this April, we talked about power. The investor focuses … Leader, nodded. It’s not just unreliable energy. It’s lacking the power to choose itssource. Most rural electric coops run on coal, or oil - resources extracted from sacred … of these resources doesn’t feel aligned with traditional values. These vary by tribe, but share a common denominator of respecting and protecting the environment. “No one has ever …
… The weekend of April 22nd and 23rd there were two conferences going on, in the words of my Uber driver: the coffee one and the fashion one. With one … a specific focus on sustainable fashion roles. Thisspace was one I found early in my YSE career as I looked for ways to find mentors and direction while also taking notes on what I … one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry …
… Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy - Internship and Fellowship Program (PSiCE) offerssummer research and internship opportunities to students at Yale who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. We spoke with … their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. Do you remember what sparked your interest in Clean Energy? For Mary Chen , a Political Science and Earth & Planetary …
… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting … make a difference to the climate crisis. Several new industry trends in sustainable fashion are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focusareas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize. The Sustainable Venture Prize , created in 2008, awards $25,000 … Startup Yale , the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to leave my safe corporate job so early in my career to pursue my dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship wassomething one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after having built an established career. However, when I came to grad …
… Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy - Internship and Fellowship Program (PSiCE) offerssummer research and internship opportunities to students at Yale who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we … all of this is to contribute to a just energy future, something he says we can achieve in our lifetime. But in order to do so, the key is to ensure marginalized communitiesare …
… Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy - Internship and Fellowship Program (PSiCE) offerssummer research and internship opportunities to students at Yale who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we … renewable energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet search and your hands. That's what Vijjasena (Sena) Sugionois achieved at a time when most of us were …