… has reduced water use by a third thanks to a “comprehensive water conservation program.” Today, it produces one gallon of wine using only 1.1 gallons of water — an exponential … of water conservation insights as California’s agricultural sector struggles to overcome today’s drought. Wine growing and making tend toward large-scale drip irrigation, dry farming, … has reduced water use by a third thanks to a “comprehensive water conservation program.” Today, it produces one gallon of wine using only 1.1 gallons of water — an exponential …
… crisis of 2008 — these sudden shocks neatly represent the three hallmarks of a “ Black Swan event .” They: Took place outside of regular expectations; Carried an extreme impact; and … after the fact, making them explainable and predictable. When we consider Black Swan events, we tend to see them in the global socio-economic headlines of the past 20 years. But … A coincidence seems unlikely, and there are several strands of logic to suggest why today’s sustainability challenges take the form of Black Swan-type events. The Black …
… and deliver new products and solutions. They seek to create innovative solutions by building on a base of established evidence. Bringing these disciplines together can result … solutions for society, we can increase investment in it – to better sustain both wildlife and our communities. Opinions expressed on Cool Green Science and in any corresponding … solutions for society, we can increase investment in it – to better sustain both wildlife and our communities. Opinions expressed on Cool Green Science and in any corresponding …
… shapes how the money ultimately flows. In addition to a framework like Enlightened Finance, building community also matters. The conversations this year at the US SIF conference … economy and live up to the principles of “Enlightened Finance.” Sessions over two days spanned from water investments to the role of ESG consultants to creating standards to … that will curate the latest news in the field, slated to launch spring 2016. Related Events Regenerative Capitalism: How Universal Principles and Patterns Will Shape Our New …
… barriers, like wetlands, have been stripped away by coastal development. Extreme weather events and rising ocean levels will only amplify the challenges in coming decades. Federal, … while the Federal Emergency Management Agency subsidizes flood insurance. In today’s fiscally constrained environment, the outlook on coastlines is not optimistic. Through … in all three states have indicated they want natural infrastructure; they want to prevent big flooding damages in the future. SW : Hurricane Sandy was a wakeup call. I think …
… worked hard to organize recently. As always, there’s more to come. Keep an eye out on the events calendar , social media , blog , and newsletter for details. A new website First and … CBEY community’s help. Please let us know if you have feedback! We’d love to hear from you. Events We also hosted a wide variety of talks and events: Lawrence Jones of Alstom spoke at … http://cbey.yale.edu/events/unlocking-energy-efficiency-market-how-better-financing-smart-technology-and-aggressive A panel discussion of the impacts and risks of hydraulic …
… CBEY's own version of "Shark Tank," the 2015 Sabin Prize , returns Friday, April 17 th . But, the March 25 th application deadline is fast approaching! Mark your … past winners include SilviaTerra , which identifies and quantifies trees in a forest using smartphones and satellite imagery. This year, as Yale entrepreneurship offerings expanded, … Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Related Events Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Workshop #1: Market Research Fri, January 23rd, 2015, …
… beverage manufacturers, extractive companies, and other agricultural products companies. Today, global leaders of all stripes recognize water as the single greatest ten-year risk to … to produce or a major reputational hit, the loss of physical capital in flood or drought events, or a political decision that raises the cost of doing business, such as more … to produce or a major reputational hit, the loss of physical capital in flood or drought events, or a political decision that raises the cost of doing business, such as more …
… career fairs, and networking, as well as to enjoy the shopping, restaurants, theater, nightlife, and never-ending activities of The City That Never Sleeps. On Friday, October 24 th , I joined a group of students on an NYC job trek. Organized jointly by … plays in Chipotle’s FWI efforts. To learn more about the FWI program, check out this event CBEY hosted last year with Chipotle’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Crumpacker. After …
… or rethinking our electrical grid. However, Jones stressed that, at the end of the day, the fact that these issues are often thought of within academic and industry silos, is … Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Clean Energy What’s a truly smart grid? … Oct 30, 2014 What’s a truly smart grid? Alstom's Lawrence Jones Connects … and a panel discusses how to use sustainability metrics in decision-making. Related Events Energy, Water, and Data for Ten Billion: Pathways to Sustainable Development Tue, …