… 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 … to a ban on hamburgers—for the record, it won't—but business as usual is not compatible with a functional climate. That’s where the last major challenge comes in. There’s strong … didn’t come close to stopping the mission, and it didn’t create paralysis and discord within government. The opposition to climate change is a different story, particularly in …
… 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 …
… 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 … for improved customer engagement and grid management, they also revealed concerns within the industry about the challenges and slow pace of moving from pilot project to … customer-centric services, products, and programs The consensus among attendees was that without effective customer engagement, utilities will be unable to capture the full value of …
… The team composition also evolved, and Alexia brought on Gracie White (YC 16) as a co-founder, drawing on her experience in the aquaculture industry. By spring 2018, they were … granted the $1000 audience choice award, Alexia still didn’t think they would walk away with the $25,000 prize. “When we did win the Sabin, I teared up,” said Akbay. “It was just … Environmental Genius Award . Over the summer, Alexia and Gracie participated in the Tsai CITY Summer Fellowship, where they focused on developing strategies to capture value. …
… 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 … study, low- and middle-income (LMI) is defined as households below 90 percent of the area median income (AMI), according to data from Connecticut Department of Housing . Our analysis … income group for low- and middle-income (LMI) and non -LMI communities based on 90% of area median income, unweighted. ( 2017 Income Limits Data from Connecticut Department of Housing …
… 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 … can apply for the Data for Impact 101 Intensive , a collaboration between CBEY and the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale. This fast-paced four-session course will build …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in 2014 when the state legislature unanimously passed … and community leaders in Solarize communities, and utilization of traditional and social media, SmartPower led Solarize campaigns in 11 towns. The purpose of these campaigns was to … 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 …
… a broader range of environmental topics. According to its vision statement, “SOCAP started with a small group of investors determined to prove that doing good has two bottom lines: … 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 … 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 …
… challenging social problems. There have been eight PFP deals in the United States so far – with $80 million invested. To date, these financial instruments have focused on social … and augmented water flow. Investor capital is raised to fund treatments that are in line with USFS policy upfront to restore forests to a natural state so that they are less … be potentially a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for investors,” said Zach Knight, co-founder and managing partner of Blue Forest Conservation. “By harnessing this opportunity, …
… 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 … to move from conventional packaging to more innovative packaging that keeps products safe without harming the environment. Plastics, it seems, have reached their shelf life in the … as this is, waste becomes essentially untraceable once it enters the informal sector; and without knowing material flows, it becomes all the more difficult to suggest solutions. …