… 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 … 1.5 degrees), but no single action will make that happen. The countries of the world have submitted hundreds, if not thousands, of actions that they plan to take to keep the planet … War political statement), and it also produced some valuable innovations that are still with us today. However, once it was done, the astronauts, engineers, and spectators resumed …
… the Environment (CBEY) opened its new certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy. With a cohort of 75 online learners from 10 countries, the year-long program is designed for … & Geophysics and Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, kicked-off the program with partners and key contributors at CBEY’s main office. Bourg-Meyer, who is leading the … said Bourg-Meyer. “What we need, and what this program does, is bring together people with diverse expertise and ignite their curiosity for disciplines other than their own. We …
… technologies are leading more and more utilities to rethink the traditional electric grid from the supply side to the demand side, and everywhere in between. With the lines blurring between supply and demand, producer and consumer, utilities are … of distributed energy resources (DERs), and the rise of the prosumer. Excitement about new opportunities and solutions enabled by smart homes has been gaining momentum for several …
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… of various income levels adopt solar, and how different types of messaging interact with adoption among these groups. In addition to Yale School of Forestry and Environmental … individual messaging exhibited nearly 50 percent more total installations than towns with community-based messaging. Results from Rounds Nine and Ten Seven towns participated in … communities. However, this difference is much more pronounced for non-LMI communities. With individual messaging, LMI groups’ average installation rate is 5.79 per thousand …
… the next few centuries, people became more prosperous, more numerous, and more connected with one another. These developments were largely beneficial, but they came with costs, one … that’s in high supply in and around Silicon Valley, much more so than on the East Coast. Conversations at VERGE revolved around new products, services, and systems that could … future of environmental progress: Revolutions in data science have created countless new opportunities and avenues for change. Outside-the-box innovation is necessary to move from …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in 2014 when the state legislature unanimously passed … 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 … talk, besides eroding consumer trust, also made it difficult to engage people in positive conversations regarding solar. According to SEIA , SC went from nationally ranking 8 th in …
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… 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 … in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, as well as reef restoration, to shed light on opportunities in the “new oceans economy.” While many impact investors and SOCAP have always … explore the conference schedule, participate in discussions, and continue to build on conversations and collaborations that start at SOCAP15. This article is the first in a …
… are only a problem because plastic gets to our oceans in the first place. In countries with the highest levels of pollution, neighborhoods often have no waste collection services … 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 … 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 …