… In our first week of orientation of the Financing and Deploying Clean Energy program, Yale … local nature preserve, the North Park Village Nature Center. The Nature Center has been my community and sanctuary for over half my life. I started as a junior camp counselor, … whole new world just a few blocks from their home. When I watch them, I think of my own hours spent laying across the bridge of the wetlands, amazed by the ease with which the water …
… team of students (2-3) to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) on scaling up a circular solution for used and returned bags in partnership with Lo & Sons . Over the course of the semester, the students will participate in interviews with key stakeholders … faculty at SOM and/or YSE How to apply To apply for this independent study, please send your resume and a statement of interest no longer than one page to Urvi Talaty …
… words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We … in new startups to bring down the cost of carbon removal and create a market for it. Of course, not all the solutions they fund might work, but as companies with seemingly little … and connectivity the opportunity to access the network and accelerate their solution. Of course, academia plays an important role as the cradle for innovation. Prof. Anastas …
… for policy changes, including aat COP26. The event drew me in with its title – “Innovating Our Way to Net-Zero: How Startups Can Solve the Climate Crisis.” Being the Environmental … that action will need to be ambitious, inclusive and urgent. I am always inspired by the community of innovators we have here at Yale and beyond who are taking action, now. After … and doesn’t add value, doesn’t mean anything. For me, action means that as I continue my journey as the Environmental Innovation Fellow, I look at the work we are doing with a …
… This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, …
… for a team of students to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) in partnership with Climate Real Impact Solutions I … teams, with not only have the potential to become market leaders, but who also share our deep conviction and commitment to transforming the home, office, and road. The goal of … team with the expectation that each individual will work on their project approximately 10 hours per week. Project I: Circular Economy (2-3 Students) This research project will include …
… I was ecstatic when I received the opportunity to attend the climate conference: I spent four fantastic days at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The 2021 United … from them and business leaders, including those leading startups, discuss the business community’s “call to action” was wonderful to see as I believe the increase in private … funds and investments required to transition to a greener economy. Even with its limited resources, India, along with other nations that lack finance and capital to tackle climate …
… to technological innovation to rethink cooling and food waste. I’m very inspired by this community of innovators at Yale, and hope to continue supporting them as their ideas come to … heat pump obstacle. Let’s TalC: Let’s TalC is one of the first podcasts in Mandarin that encourages youth opportunities for sustainable development. The “C” represents their attention … seed funding and expert mentorship to advance their projects. They are also strongly encouraged to apply for further prizes and opportunities at CBEY, such as the Sobotka Seed …
… for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer … with Target to run an advertising campaign in Newsweek magazine, where readers were encouraged to remove the cover and fill it with Target bags. Over 47,000 readers did so, … donations through Sponsored Waste programs. TerraCycle serves a purpose beyond simply encouraging recycling and helping brands. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at …
… The students researched and presented potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and … practices are not environmentally sustainable due to their high use of water resources and contribution to climate change. Agriculture consumes 70% of global water supply … storage (also known as “ CCUS ”) is an important strategy to combat climate change. Some sources estimate that to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, over 2,000 carbon capture …