About Yale Environment 360:

Yale Environment 360 is an online magazine offering opinion, analysis, reporting and debate on global environmental issues. We feature original articles by scientists, journalists, environmentalists, academics, policy makers, and business people, as well as multimedia content and a daily digest of major environmental news. Yale Environment 360 is published by the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and Yale University. We are funded in part by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Posts by Yale Environment 360:

Are Electric Bicycles Ready For A Prime Time Debut?

Voltage Cycles

Electric bicycles are already popular in Europe and in China, which has more e-bikes than cars on its roads. Now, manufacturers are marketing e-bikes in the U.S., promoting them as a “green” alternative to driving.

Brokering Solar Power Through The Power Of The Common Man

image via Mosaic

Environmental activist Billy Parish discusses how “crowdfunding” can help lead to the widespread adoption of solar power.

Using Technology To Help Save Marine Predators

fish tagging

A Stanford University program places satellite tags on marine predators to understand their life cycles and perhaps help protect them as well.

A Rare Duck In A Shrinking Pond Of Climate Change Deniers

Nukunonu Atoll is considered one of the regions of the world vulnerable to the impact of the climate change. 
24/Oct/2007. Nukunonu Atoll, Tokelau. (image credit: UN/Ariane Rummery/Flickr)

Republican Bob Inglis’ statement that he believed in human-caused climate change helped cost him his seat in Congress. He explains why he is now trying to persuade his fellow conservatives that their principles can help save the planet.

How Data And Social Pressure Can Reduce Home Energy Use

Opower, energy consumption, Big Data, energy conservation

Yale Environment 360 writes on new companies that are deploying vast amounts of data and social psychology techniques to try to persuade people to use less electricity in their homes.

Green Crude: The Quest To Unlock Algae’s Energy Potential

algal biofuels

Yale Environment 360 takes a look at the viability and environmental benefits, pro and con, of large-scale commercialization of biofuels made from algae.

With Funding Tight, Cities Turn To Green Infrastructure

green roof portland

Yale Environment 360 reports on how an ever-growing number of governments are using roof gardens, specially designed wetlands, and other forms of “green infrastructure” to rein in pollution.

Living Building Challenge Sets Green Standards High

VanDusen Botanical Garden Center

Yale Environment 360 reports on the Living Building Challenge and its gaining stature as the most stringent green building standard in the world.

Will Solar Windows Transform Buildings To Energy Producers?

New Energy SolarWindow

Yale Environment 360 takes a look at an emerging technology that turns windows into solar panels.

Betting On Technology To Help Turn Consumers Green

image via Good Guide

Yale Environment 360 takes a look at how companies and nonprofits are trying to use new technology — from smartphones to social networking — to make it easier for buyers to make the green choice.