… Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong proclaimed that he was taking “one giant leap for mankind” as he … Michael Bloomberg have all used the word to describe what’s needed to prevent the planet from becoming uninhabitable. They should think bigger. “Moonshot” is an … might not be as disruptive as critics claim, like those in the US who worry that the Green New Deal will lead to a ban on hamburgers—for the record, it won't—but business as …
… -by Stephanie Hsiung (F&ES '19) Smarter and more affordable technologies are leading more and … resources while delivering better customer experiences. Translating data into actionable insights Many utilities are already struggling to efficiently manage and process Advanced … resources while delivering better customer experiences. Translating data into actionable insights Many utilities are already struggling to efficiently manage and process Advanced …
… It was a big day for the Symbrosia team. It was early February 2019, and they had spent most of … grabbed a handful of reddish orange seaweed. She described how these two organisms would eventually support one another in a continuous loop. Waste from the shrimp would nourish the … taxiformis can reduce methane emissions from 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 …
… Introduction of Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and … recognized non-profit SmartPower, Duke University, Tel Aviv University, Connecticut Green Bank, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and MySunBuddy. The … types of messaging: community-oriented and individual-oriented. Community messaging highlightssolar installation as a community activity. It can create a positive norm around …
… New technology can change the course of history. In 1769, Scottish inventor James Watt created an improved version of the … current technologies and resources won’t sustain those changes. This past fall, I attended Greenbiz VERGE , a conference in Oakland, California that brought together professionals and … and experienced mentors. “Why is that good?” For me, one of the most striking moments at Greenbiz VERGE happened during a panel on moonshots, big ideas that now seem impossible but …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in 2014 when the state legislature … School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has partnered with Duke University, the CT Green Bank, and non-profit SmartPower to conduct a series of rigorous controlled field … the patchwork service territories create particular challenges, as customers at outreach events often get their energy from diverse sources despite living in the same town. The …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of … economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for … line? What about the environmental side of the equation? In 2013, the first shades of green began to emerge in the SOCAP curricula. Lindsay Smalling, director of programming at …
… Photo credit: Blue Forest Conservation Pay for Performance (PFP) Bonds, also known as Pay for Success Bonds or … normally burn up. USFSspending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This … forests to a natural state so that they are lesssusceptible to these fires. It’s a preventative approach. The bond then uses pay for success contracts that enable the multiple …
… in and providing services to the waste management sector. Beyond waste management, waste prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a … without harming the environment. Plastics, it seems, have reached their shelf life in the green-economy. Understanding the informal sector In the world of plastics, 19 out of the 20 … Nestlé. Vital data on material flows in the global South is now being generated and new insights into the informal sector developed and explored. The debate over biodegradable …
… Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. The Plastic Problem details how we got to … biggest soft drink companies for using only 7 percent recycled plastic in their products. Greenpeace later launched targeted campaigns against companies like Coca-Cola. Numerous … file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] Source: Green Alliance Corporate Commitments: Growing understanding among the public and the …