… 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 … , this top 1% accounts for 15% of emissions globally, which is more than the 3.5 billion people at the bottom 50%. Women bear the brunt of climate change, including displacement as … 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 …
… 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 … opportunities that reduce America’s fossil fuel dependency and uplift Native American people. Gresham Community Farm: A farm-based education and community center, Gresham … 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 …
… 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, … of Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the Environment, points out that elsewhere, people are “willing to sort their waste...and separate it themselves.” This behavior isn’t …
… 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 … like SPACs will pay off, not only for their investors but also for the planet and the people who live on it. Photo source: futuristspeaker.com 7838 Clean Energy Sustainable …
… vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully curated by Yale-connected experts. The site is launching with the … Martin Wainstein , Resident Fellow at CBEY) Carbon Removal ( curated by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben … page is similar to what a Yale student might get in the first session of an introductory course or in office hours with a faculty or staff member. It covers the basics for those who …
… Spending time in nature has measurable benefits to people both emotionally and physically. That’s the driving tenet behind the work being done … this initiative focuses on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with interested parties, such as residents, clinicians, land managers, … DeCew (MSN/MPH '12) , an advanced practice registered nurse in pediatrics at Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven and a member of the initiative’s working group, was …
… and wondering about what sets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this opportunity for your team. Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what is this program about? I can help you … cute video ahead!) -- a few themes come up again and again. How well the program fits into people’s lives While the participants in the second cohort didn’t anticipate being in the … very important to me. The flexibility of the course structure and support from the Yale community has made it possible.” - Ivana Jemelkova , FDCE ‘21 How applicable the material is …
… demonstrate the practicality of this, we must develop functioning alternatives. Overview: Our idea for one such alternative is to launch a nonprofit organization called Community Kitchens. Its mission is to change the model for out-of-the-home eating by … while stewarding the land. Providing three meals a day, each with two choices, using a four-tiered payment scale ranging from supporter to supported, with privacy assured. …
… their time at Yale.” Moving to virtual events has allowed for a unique reallocation of resources, so CBEY chose to award two $5000 CBEY Innovation Prizes to acknowledge and support … Performance Index. “The entire slate of applicants this year was impressive, and the four ventures who received funding happen to be emblematic of some key trends that defined … and levels of key vitamins and minerals. Their better-for-you oatmilk will be available in four flavors (original, vanilla, chocolate, and extra-creamy) in shelf-stable family-size and …
… in reshaping local and regional food systems, developing digital communications, inspiring community engagement and innovating beyond traditional business models. And she’s excited to share what she’s learned with Yale students who are looking at pathways where people, food, justice, business, and the environment intersect. “Tagan brings a unique set of expertise, experience and connections to our work at the CBEY. Her areas of work in food are particularly critical at this time due …