… the world. “This is a tremendous addition to CBEY’s work –allowing us to bring Yale’s knowledge on a pressing global issue to a wider audience, as well as to explore new ways to do … the world. “This is a tremendous addition to CBEY’s work –allowing us to bring Yale’s knowledge on a pressing global issue to a wider audience, as well as to explore new ways to do … the world. “This is a tremendous addition to CBEY’s work –allowing us to bring Yale’s knowledge on a pressing global issue to a wider audience, as well as to explore new ways to do …
… (DERs), and the rise of the prosumer. Excitement about new opportunities and solutions enabled by smart homes has been gaining momentum for several years now. Numerous pilots, … the help of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and automation. Building smart ecosystems with voice assist For the past decade, utilities and their partners have been … the help of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and automation. Building smart ecosystems with voice assist For the past decade, utilities and their partners have been …
… 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 … climate change, particularly the seaweed. When added to cattle feed, a type of seaweed called Asparagopsis taxiformis can reduce methane emissions from cows by up to 99%, and methane … photo from the 2018 Sabin Prize competition) 2621 Environmental Innovation Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sabin Stories: Symbrosia … Mar 06, 2019 Sabin Stories: …
… Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and social networks to encourage residential solar adoption through a group pricing strategy. Solarize campaigns spread the knowledge of solar benefits through social networks and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are passionate about solar energy. The Yale Solar …
… Scottish inventor James Watt created an improved version of the steam engine, which enabled humankind to power manufacturing and transportation on a previously impossible scale. It … than on the East Coast. Conversations at VERGE revolved around new products, services, and systems that could redefine energy, transportation, and the use of materials, making a … can apply for the Climate Change Solutions Generator , which is an eight-week series of workshops that will support students through the process of hatching a new idea. Students …
… of DER, the Palmetto State went from having virtually no solar energy to having an installed capacity of 591 megawatts (MW). Statewide, an estimated 64,865 homes are currently … 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 … interest in renewable energy, but they can’t do it alone. The question now is, can the new leadership help the sleeping giant of solar wake up again? 2854 Clean Energy Sustainable …
… 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 the “new oceans economy.” While many impact investors and SOCAP have always acknowledged the environmental side of the resilience economy, there seems to be a continuous … 2050, continued human development will become increasingly reliant on intact natural systems. Investors can no longer choose between social and environmental investing – we must …
… social outcomes like improving education and reducing juvenile recidivism. Now, a group called Blue Forest Conservation is exploring one of the nation’s first environmentally-focused … normally burn up. USFS spending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This … for this publication is slated to launch in January 2016. Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and ESG Environmental Impact Bonds …
… flow of plastics into our oceans. This work is promising, but it is also insufficient. Detailed here are several further steps needed to mitigating this acute and global problem. Build … 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 … the New Plastics Economy, to build an understanding of the waste management systems in priority countries like the Philippines and Indonesia where marine litter is a …
… the environment through several paths (see The Plastic Problem ). In early 2015, research led by University of Georgia professor Jenna Jambeck linked worldwide data on solid waste, … Media worldwide jumped on the article. Sky News, in partnership with WWF, launched a full-fledged campaign, Sky Ocean Rescue ; Sky News also published an article calling out five of … blog in this series takes up these issues. Photo credit Mike Batson . 2780 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Reining in the Plastics Problem … Jan …