… Factory.” The idea of a moonshot has also entered rhetoric around climate change. Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and … planet from becoming uninhabitable. They should think bigger. “Moonshot” is an extreme understatement for what’s necessary to address climate change. That’s not to discount the … own than landing on the moon. Broadly, these ideas include switching to renewable forms of energy, reforming land management, improving agriculture, making buildings more efficient, …
… at VERGE revolved around new products, services, and systems that could redefine energy, transportation, and the use of materials, making a better future possible and … a growing potential to make better decisions and design smarter systems, allowing us to use energy and other resources more efficiently. Yale students who are interested in applying … bold, world-changing ideas: batteries that interact autonomously with the grid to save energy, portable chargers for electric vehicles, material information woven directly into …
… estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption and is expected to rise to 20% by 2050. This contributes 18 billion pounds of … and reimagining the business models and approaches to product design that underpin current consumption patterns. The future they are building is one our kids and grandkids will be … estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption and is expected to rise to 20% by 2050. This contributes 18 billion pounds of …
… of crucial issues related to climate change highlighted by Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women and girls, and land use. “One of our main … Ocean Impact will gather insights from kelp farms of the eastern seaboard of the United States and apply them to inform techniques that could be used for seaweed farming in … School of Forestry and Environmental Studies). Wine grape production area in the United States could decline by up to 81% by the late 21st century due to the effects of global …
… many of Impossible’s reports highlighting their desire to curb habitat loss due to meat consumption. Livestock production is one of the leading causes of habitat loss around the … many of Impossible’s reports highlighting their desire to curb habitat loss due to meat consumption. Livestock production is one of the leading causes of habitat loss around the … many of Impossible’s reports highlighting their desire to curb habitat loss due to meat consumption. Livestock production is one of the leading causes of habitat loss around the …
… and reproductive health. They also teach skills that prepare students to work in green-sector opportunities and take active, informed roles in public/civic life, creating more … and reproductive health. They also teach skills that prepare students to work in green-sector opportunities and take active, informed roles in public/civic life, creating more … and reproductive health. They also teach skills that prepare students to work in green-sector opportunities and take active, informed roles in public/civic life, creating more …
… and the outcomes of SBIR programs at other federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy or Department of Defense; Identify, access, and analyze data sets that allow for … F&ES To apply for this independent study, please send your resume and a one paragraph statement of interest to Sophie Janaskie ( sophie.janaskie@yale.edu ). Environmental … F&ES To apply for this independent study, please send your resume and a one paragraph statement of interest to Sophie Janaskie ( sophie.janaskie@yale.edu ). … The Yale Center for …
… focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, develop an online certificate program in clean energy finance, and increase the reach of the Clean Energy Finance Forum, an … , a biweekly student-run publication with more than 7,000 subscribers across the United States. The Forum will launch a new “States of Clean Energy Innovation” series, which will cover emerging business or financial …
… she found it when she learned about the potential for households to benefit from a sort of “energy arbitrage.” Due to the low marginal cost of renewable energy, electricity from renewable sources is cheaper than from conventional sources, but it is not available all the time. If consumers can shift the bulk of their energy use to the times when the grid is powered by renewables, they can both save money and …
… firm, recently noted that long-term corporate prosperity requires not just financial performance, but “a positive contribution to society.” He does not stand alone with this … 5,000 entrepreneurs have incorporated their U.S. ventures as Benefit Corporations across 37 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. In 2015, Laureate Education was the first … firm, recently noted that long-term corporate prosperity requires not just financial performance, but “a positive contribution to society.” He does not stand alone with this …