… private forestland is $24.84 per year. Average premium for local forest products is 11.5%, with amounts varying across furniture, lumber, honey, maple syrup and Christmas trees. Estimates indicate that there is potential for decision makers to create new markets or policies that create economic incentives for private forest owners by … ecology (9/24/2012) Forest stand dynamics (6/9/2012) Forest ecosystem services and their markets (7/14/2012) Wildlife habitat management for the small private landowner (9/15/2012) …
… other environmental, social, and economic disasters — have changed this. Following the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on November 4, it is up to corporations to take direct responsibility for their impact on climate change. While many corporations, investors, regulators, and consumers … on November 4, it is up to corporations to take direct responsibility for their impact on climate change. While many corporations, investors, regulators, and consumers …
… Renewable Thermal Technologies (RTT), especially heat pumps paired with solar, have the potential to dramatically decrease energy consumption and by extension … reduces the amount of solar needed to decarbonize electricity by 38% as well. These results highlight the importance of increasing the adoption of these technologies by increasing … reduces the amount of solar needed to decarbonize electricity by 38% as well. These results highlight the importance of increasing the adoption of these technologies by increasing …
… So you’ve decided you want to be more than just a company. You want to have a positive impact on society, promote corporate social responsibility, and use the power of business for higher purposes of social good. Now you’re wondering how this whole process works. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In partnership with Patagonia and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, we have published An …
… attention is now focused on confronting the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with the tragic loss of life, there are unprecedented threats to the health and livelihoods … than doubling down on the fossil fuel framework of the past. Along with their harmful impacts on our health, climate, and clean air and water, fossil fuels subject dependent … permitting and responsible use of public lands by focusing development in areas withhigh energy potential and lower environmental impacts and other conflicts, helping protect …
… for growing the EV market and increasing investment in EV charging stations. We compare EV markets across states with a focus on New York, which falls in the middle of the 50 states in terms of EVs as a … 2379 Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Financing Electric Vehicle Markets in New York and Other States … Financing Electric Vehicle Markets in New York and …
… expands throughout the United States, with an expected land footprint of 3 million acres by 2030,1 there is growing interest across various stakeholder groups in adopting land use … that justify its adoption without policy intervention. These benefits largely flow from higher energy output, from panel efficiency gains attributed to the cooler microclimate … support studies that are underway with a goal of providing more detail on the localized impacts of this practice. Research is needed to better understand the panel efficiency gains …
… When researchers map out scenarios of policies and actions that could avert the worst impacts of climate change, the success of these models often depends on the development of … More risk-tolerant, patient investors—such as philanthropists, family foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate venture capital—are stepping up to address these … Ben Soltoff Ecosystem-Builder/Entrepreneur in Residence at Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship MBA 2019 Master of Environmental Management 2019 Alumni Kathy Julik-Heine …
… that benefits farmers, solar developers, rural communities, and the earth itself. This emerging form of renewable energy blends complementary land uses and eliminates the false … to choose between fuel or farming, climate or conservation, energy or rural economies. But with thoughtful planning, communities can simultaneously expand and strengthen solar … Agrivoltaics: Producing Solar Energy While Protecting Farmland introduces agrivoltaics and highlights the various agricultural, environmental, ecological, and economic benefits that …
… 3,700 students at 29 top business schools, conducted by Yale University in collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Global Network for … recruit. 44 percent of students are willing to accept a lower salary to work for a company with better environmental practices. Conversely, about one-fifth of respondents expressed an unwillingness to work for companies with bad environmental practices no matter what the salary. Students also overwhelmingly …