… them, and even the relatively wealthy can’t normally find food that is produced by well-compensated farmers and workers. Yet even “bad” food is expensive to produce. Both low … 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 … freshly prepared by a well-paid and respected staff, and sustainably raised by fairly compensated farmers. A system providing such food might be thought of as a public utility. …
… environmental 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 … happen to be emblematic of some key trends that defined the year 2020: the ubiquity of e-commerce, the increasing demand for nutritious plant-based foods, long overdue efforts to … environmental 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 …
… Grants have demonstrated the passion, diligence, and ingenuity of Yale students when it comes to developing solutions to the climate crisis,” said Ben Soltoff, Environmental … with whatever tools they have available, and that’s exactly what’s needed to solve a complex and all-encompassing challenge like climate change.” The 2020 recipients include: Compost Climate …
… Real Impact Solutions I Acquisition Corporation (“CRIS”), a Special-purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”). Overview SPACs have found favor amongst climate-focused companies as they (a) give companies the opportunity to provide public investors with forward projections on innovative …
… more about Dan here . What is a SPAC? “SPAC” is an acronym for Special Purpose Acquisition Company. At its most basic, it is a publicly traded company that exists for the sole purpose of acquiring (or technically merging with) another company and taking that private company public through the merger process. If you’re …
… 25 years of experience in reshaping local and regional food systems, developing digital communications, inspiring community engagement and innovating beyond traditional business models. And she’s excited to … . Related Programs Shifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice Related Events The Black Farmer Fund: Building a Resilient Food System Through Community Investment …
… can cost upwards of $9.5 billion in damages in the United States. Floe’s product aims to prevent damage and the subsequent costs of repair, as well as reduce the amount of … debris (such as rooftop asphalt shingles) that ends up in the landfill as a result. Compared to other chemical-based ice melting solutions, such as magnesium chloride, Floe’s … to continue working their venture over the summer with the hope of hosting an in-person event this fall. Judges recently convened to catch up on the progress of each of the four …
… for reaching that goal. The pathways are vastly different, but one thing they have in common is a central role for new technologies, all of which fall under the growing category known as climate tech . New technology needs to complement existing solutions, deployed immediately. But the IPCC pathways make clear that … of existing analyses of climate tech literature Create a rough database of technologies and companies in the climate tech ecosystem Draft a comprehensive framework to map the examples …
… for reaching that goal. The pathways are vastly different, but one thing they have in common is a central role for new technologies, all of which fall under the growing category known as climate tech . New technology needs to complement existing solutions, deployed immediately. But the IPCC pathways make clear that … support. The Silicon Valley attitude of “move fast and break things” doesn’t apply well to complex and highly regulated industries like energy, manufacturing, and construction. The …
… kicked off the 2020 year on April 22-24 with an Open Climate Dialogues series , an online event that included an international panel of speakers as well as a weekend-long collaborative hackathon. The event was centered on the idea of “ radical collaboration ,” uniting technologists and … Climate Platform. The current global shutdown shows the need for working together to solve complex challenges, regardless of physical proximity. Using digital tools to foster radical …