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… quality than traditional (non-green) alternatives. In short, this effect appears to result from consumers’ reliance upon a “zero-sum” heuristic, whereby they assume that companies … to continue research surrounding consumers’ views of green products. Photo from Tobias von der Haar/flickr 2203 Equity and Justice Circularity Thriving Food Systems … quality than traditional (non-green) alternatives. In short, this effect appears to result from consumers’ reliance upon a “zero-sum” heuristic, whereby they assume that companies …
… From seaweed farming to oyster cultivation, our coasts represent some of the world’s most dynamic and vital regions of food production. Yet, farmers and … to Turf: Linking Regenerative Agriculture and Restorative Aquaculture in Coastal Foodscapes From seaweed farming to oyster cultivation, our coasts represent some of the world’s most …
… of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut,” is to assess a realistic contribution from RTTs in achieving Connecticut’s transition to a less carbon-intensive economy, and to … effective policies and strategies to advance RTTs in Connecticut. In addition to this field study on barriers and drivers, the project includes an assessment of market potential. 2485 … of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut,” is to assess a realistic contribution from RTTs in achieving Connecticut’s transition to a less carbon-intensive economy, and to …
… In a threeyear Connecticut campaign (2012–2015), the number of homes with solar grew from about 800 to over 12,500. Research findings based on the campaign—the first of their … that the success of Solarize rests on a few key components. This guidebook clearly maps the process for any town, or individual, interested in solarizing their community. … that the success of Solarize rests on a few key components. This guidebook clearly maps the process for any town, or individual, interested in solarizing their community. …
… programs in addressing climate change. Carbon pricing works to shift the cost of carbon from increased healthcare costs and exacerbated environmental damage to payment at the … we provide two core contributions: a policy framework of key decisions lessons learned from an examination of case studies on Yale University, Microsoft, Société Générale, Delta, … programs in addressing climate change. Carbon pricing works to shift the cost of carbon from increased healthcare costs and exacerbated environmental damage to payment at the …
… nature-experiences can play, and provides a list of insights and recommendations gathered from interviews with leaders from existing programs. We end with a menu of potential pilot actions that organizations can … nature-experiences can play, and provides a list of insights and recommendations gathered from interviews with leaders from existing programs. We end with a menu of potential pilot …
… wind turbine reliability model contains field component failure rates that were compiled from the literature review phase of this research. The “Four-Quadrant Component/Subsystem … turbine life cycle impact analysis and quantifying the adverse environmental impacts. Photo from Tobias von der Haar/flickr Clean Energy Making Wind Power Competitive Using … wind turbine reliability model contains field component failure rates that were compiled from the literature review phase of this research. The “Four-Quadrant Component/Subsystem …
… Lands Nikki Springer (MBA '18, PhD in Environmental Management '18) Alex Daue A letter from the Authors Dear Reader, We acknowledge that much of the world’s attention is now … local governments. They also provide other important local economic benefits, including for some rural communities with few other economic opportunities. Renewable energy can also be … Nikki Springer Post-Doctoral Associate at MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium MBA 2018 PhD in Environmental Management 2018 Alumni Alex Daue Alex Daue, Assistant Director for …
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