… 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 of people in local communities and around the world. We stand together with the global community confronting this crisis. While the attention of political leaders … for the foreseeable future, we have chosen to publish this report because we also know that eventual recovery will require us to work together on solutions to build a healthier …
… This report focuses on the need for capital in the water sector and how foundations can address water issues through program-related investments (PRIs). 2269 2602 Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions How Foundations can use Program-Related Investments to Address Water Challenges … How Foundations can use Program-Related Investments to Address Water Challenges Susannah Harris …
… Executive Summary As utility-scale solar development expands throughout the United States, with an expected land footprint of 3 million acres by 2030,1 there is growing interest … — including carbon emissions, soil erosion, and groundwater recharge — associated with land devoted to conventional solar, pollinator-friendly solar, and farming. Our … turfgrass. However, we hypothesize that information and behavioral failures are currently preventing developers from adopting the practice. Thus, there may be a role for policy to spur …
… output profiles and the hourly electricity load data at more than 1000 geographic locations within the Eastern Interconnect of the United States for the years 2004-2006. This data was … student to help create a set of scenarios of future capital and variable costs associated with different electricity generating technologies. To create these scenarios, a review was … output profiles and the hourly electricity load data at more than 1000 geographic locations within the Eastern Interconnect of the United States for the years 2004-2006. This data was …
… gearbox, generator, hydraulic and mechanical breaks, main shaft, tower, and foundation. Each simulated sub-system of the wind turbine reliability model contains field … given the component failure. These four maintenance strategies include: i) time-based preventative maintenance using visual inspection; ii) scheduled condition-based maintenance … given the component failure. These four maintenance strategies include: i) time-based preventative maintenance using visual inspection; ii) scheduled condition-based maintenance …
… and carbon removal. This report refers to such solutions as “nascent climate technologies.” Without innovation in these areas, addressing climate change will be far more difficult, if … risk investors. More risk-tolerant, patient investors—such as philanthropists, family foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate venture capital—are stepping up to … philanthropists, foundations, incubators, accelerators, and universities. Based on these conversations and additional research, this report highlights five key areas for investors …
… carbon prices to regulate their carbon emissions. Corporations can act collectively with governments to reach the goal of decarbonization. To provide guidance on designing … instrument, could prove cost-effective for internalizing the two market failures associated with climate change: accounting for both the carbon emissions and the cleantech revenues. … carbon prices to regulate their carbon emissions. Corporations can act collectively with governments to reach the goal of decarbonization. To provide guidance on designing …
… 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. … For example, the investigators intend to use the information from this research to engage with both users and providers of ecosystems services in a trial “Payments for Ecosystem … 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. …
… examines the varying definitions of regenerative agriculture, and proposes our own as a foundation for financing regenerative farms. It then details the three types of factors that … for the future. The enthusiasm for regenerative agriculture is fully warranted, but without thoughtful investment the movement will fall short. We hope that this issue brief … for the future. The enthusiasm for regenerative agriculture is fully warranted, but without thoughtful investment the movement will fall short. We hope that this issue brief …
… in his core Master of Business Administration class, among colleagues, and in conjunction with a case on green products. Future Activities Additional data will be collected for the … in his core Master of Business Administration class, among colleagues, and in conjunction with a case on green products. Future Activities Additional data will be collected for the … enhancements . Journal of Consumer Research. Abstract: Many companies offer products with social benefits that are orthogonal to performance (e.g., green products). The present …