… Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong proclaimed that he was taking “one giant leap for mankind” as he … Michael Bloomberg have all used the word to describe what’s needed to prevent the planet from becoming uninhabitable. They should think bigger. “Moonshot” is an … science—the overall objective was relatively straightforward: send a few guys from Point A (Earth) to Point B (the Moon) and get them back alive. Success was easy to define. The …
… Today, the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY) opened its new certificate in Financing and … Damon Wells Professor at Yale University Geology & Geophysics and Yale School of Forestry & EnvironmentalStudies, kicked-off the program with partners and key contributors at CBEY’s …
… It was a big day for the Symbrosia team. It was early February 2019, and they had spent most of … grabbed a handful of reddish orange seaweed. She described how these two organisms would eventually support one another in a continuous loop. Waste from the shrimp would nourish the … transformative impact that drives Alexia and her team forward. “We are creating a businessmodel that’s main purpose is to reduce GHG emissions,” she said. “It’s not only about …
… Introduction of Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and … types of messaging interact with adoption among these groups. In addition to Yale School of Forestry and EnvironmentalStudies and the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment, the SEEDS II team consists of the nationally recognized …
… New technology can change the course of history. In 1769, Scottish inventor James Watt created an improved version of the … to global warming and local air pollution. As a dual degree student at the Yale School of Forestry & EnvironmentalStudies and the Yale School of Management , I spend a lot of time … opportunities and avenuesfor change. Outside-the-box innovation is necessary to move from business as usual to a more sustainable path. I’ve been thinking about these two concepts …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in … and small-commercial utility customers who install photovoltaic arrays to get credit for excess power sent back to the grid. After the introduction of DER, the Palmetto State … the patchwork service territories create particular challenges, as customers at outreach events often get their energy from diverse sources despite living in the same town. The …
… A common story in the world of heating and cooling is that households tend to wait until their old system breaks before they install a new one. This typically happens on a cold winter day. There is an urgent … Figure 2: Triggers to installing primary heating systems. The survey points to three key events that trigger a decision to install a new heating and cooling system. Most …
… The Renewable Thermal Alliance (RTA) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s RTA Seed Innovation Grant. By providing … systems. Primary applicant: Clean Energy States Alliance . A tool to help regional plannersmodel and compare the effects of different renewable thermal technologies on greenhouse gas … the winners of this year’s RTA Seed Innovation Grant. You will also be able to view the event online (advance registration required). Awarded every fall, the RTA Seed Innovation …
… We’ve all read the stats. The average consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but … the SDGs, though they may address them behind the scenes. However, integrating SDGs into businessstrategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can … While I’m sure they’re not opposed, access to education doesn’t fit into their businessmodel. Now entering the food space with Patagonia Provisions ® they are, however, poised to …
… Five student teams were recently awarded grants as part of the Climate Change Innovation Seed Funding program , now in itssecond year. This grant program providessupport for innovative ideas to address critical catalysts and solutionsfor climate change. Teams … are made up of students from across Yale University, including the School of Forestry & EnvironmentalStudies, School of Management and Yale College. The projects have impact …