… in an article where she talked about using the Park Rx America platform —a system that allows medical providers to prescribe outdoor activities to patients— after hearing about it on a podcast. She’s seen the benefits of these prescriptions at work in her practice. Fellow working group member, pediatrician, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at … there is a level of importance placed on filling it—patients are more likely to follow through,” says Sude. “This has become even more critical given the pandemic, when many …
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… problems generated by students during their time at Yale.” Moving to virtual events has allowed for a unique reallocation of resources, so CBEY chose to award two $5000 … foods, long overdue efforts to center environmental justice, and the urgency of reducing carbon in agriculture and other sectors,” Soltoff says. About the recipients: Upright … and determine appropriate payouts for carbon credits. AgriCORE’s portable device allows farmers and land managers to analyze soil carbon content without having wait and pay …
… up for a while among graduate students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has over 25 years of … with Tsai CITY, the Yale Landscape Lab, and the New Haven-based Collab. As a Resident Fellow at CBEY, Engel is launching the new discussion group Power & Race in Community, … businesses, organizations, and communities. “I am excited for the opportunity this fellowship provides to create a platform for community experts from New Haven and beyond, to …
… Yessenia: We wanted to create a venture that focused on creating meat alternatives with a lower environmental footprint. It was inspired partly by my family’s background—they are … first started planning the business in Yesenia’s kitchen in New Haven! The Sabin Prize allowed us to go from an exciting idea to an actual venture. When we moved into our new office … Related News Women Sweep $100,000 in Startup Prizes at Yale University Startup Yale showcases a more inclusive vision of entrepreneurship Startup Yale celebrates student innovation …
… wide variety of disciplines and approaches,” says Ben Soltoff, Environmental Innovation Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment and Tsai CITY. “It gives me hope to see … multi-faceted solutions to the climate crisis." -Ben Soltoff, Environmental Innovation Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment and Tsai CITY The 2019 recipients … a low incidence of allergic reaction compared to nut- and soy-based products. Restoration Carbon : Restoration Carbon closes the gap between national scale climate funding and local …
… cows by up to 99%, and methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In fall 2017, Alexia learned about the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle … Genius Award . Over the summer, Alexia and Gracie participated in the Tsai CITY Summer Fellowship, where they focused on developing strategies to capture value. They also changed the … Genius Award . Over the summer, Alexia and Gracie participated in the Tsai CITY Summer Fellowship, where they focused on developing strategies to capture value. They also changed the …
… Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely covered the environmental … Capital . But this paradigm is starting to shift within SOCAP and in the broader-impact investing community. Seven years after the Oceans Track was introduced, I had the honor of … accept more private capital. In addition to considering environmental issues, the impact investing community needs to “think bigger.” To date, the conservation finance community and …
… Markets Conference (SOCAP15). Here’s how PFP deals work. At their core, these instruments allow private investors to fund a certain social intervention and earn a return based on its … formerly incarcerated individuals stay out of prison at predetermined rates. (In this case, the social outcomes were not met.) In February 2011 , President Obama’s proposed 2012 … this publication is slated to launch in January 2016. Related Programs Nature’s Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services Related Events Investing for Impact: Matthew …
… efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. This work is promising, but it is also insufficient. … is only growing. No wonder Macquarie Capital , the largest Australian Investment Bank, is investing in solid waste management plants. The European Investment Bank , The World Bank , … decomposition applied to many materials. In the area of plastic packaging, it yields carbon black, which can be used for manufacturing tires or roads, some crude oil, and …