… 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 … fundsshould be directed towardssolving poverty and racism. Polling shows that American public opinion wassplit for decades as to whether the Apollo missions were worth the …
… -by Stephanie Hsiung (F&ES '19) Smarter and more affordable technologies are leading more and … integrated smart home lies more in the non-energy benefits than in the energy ones. Thus, partnerships with third-party technology companies will be essential if utilities want to … integrated smart home lies more in the non-energy benefits than in the energy ones. Thus, partnerships with third-party technology companies will be essential if utilities want to …
… 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 … “There was a gap on what to do next,” said Alexia. She had just started her Master’s in Public Health program, and she was passionate about solving the climate crisis, so she began … level. Shortly after the competition, multiple major companies reached out about potential partnerships, and a faculty member nominated Alexia for a Pritzker Emerging Environmental …
… New technology can change the course of history. In 1769, Scottish inventor James Watt created an improved version of the … material information woven directly into clothing for easier reuse. I also heard about partnerships among start-ups, governments, and large companies to achieve big changes like … material information woven directly into clothing for easier reuse. I also heard about partnerships among start-ups, governments, and large companies to achieve big changes like …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in … 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 … To support the construction, SCE&G requested a total of 9 electric rate hikes, which the PublicService Commission (PSC) approved. SCANA, SCE&G’s parent company, and Santee Cooper …
… 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 … into generating replicable and scalable deal types and structures that can accept more private capital. In addition to considering environmental issues, the impact investing … stories covering the conservation finance curriculum at SOCAP. It is part of an online publication produced as a partnership between Yale Center for Business and the Environment …
… have been gaining significant traction during the past several years as a way to entice private capital to help address challenging social problems. There have been eight PFP deals … 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 … issues from taxpayers to private investors. They also allow for the more efficient use of public capital; the government pays only if outcomes are achieved. The federal government is …
… to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. … 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 … CSIRO, a research agency of the Australian Federal Government, launched the world’s largest marine pollution project to provide “hard numbers on the amount of litter entering the ocean …
… world—though these alone are far from enough to solve the problem: less than 6 percent of marine plastics occur as litter on the beach. … Source: Green Alliance Corporate Commitments: Growing understanding among the public and the growing threat of NGO attacks on plastic packaging led companies from across … file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]] Despite these efforts on the part of NGOs, private companies, and governments, a number of important steps remain to support truly …
… A common story in the world of heating and cooling is that households tend to wait until their old … Figure 2: Triggers to installing primary heating systems. The survey points to three key events that trigger a decision to install a new heating and cooling system. Most … Figure 2: Triggers to installing primary heating systems. The survey points to three key events that trigger a decision to install a new heating and cooling system. Most …