Climate Change Challenge

November 04, 2016

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Choose a company or non-profit organization whose operating model is likely to be significantly affected by climate change’s physical manifestations and/or related regulation, including threats and opportunities associated with mitigation and/or adaptation. Describe how the organization is likely to be affected, the steps the organization is taking to address those effects, and describe and justify what additional steps you think the organization should consider implementing.

Note: The post for this assignment should be 600–800 words, and must conclude with a word count such as “(778 words).” Posts should not exceed 800 words.

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A World without Hershey Kisses?
Parker Sheedy
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 6:54 pm
We are on the brink of a worldwide chocolate shortage, but Hershey will stop it nothing to fight global warming and keep accessible and affordable chocolate in the hands of everyday people.
“Club Med”: from (non)economical tourism to eco(logical)-tourism
Maya
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:36 pm
If I asked you “what industry is the most likely to be affected by climate change?”, no doubt that some of you will say “well, tourism obviously!”. Whether you prefer to go to a sunny beachfront resort or to majestic [...]
Turning water into wine
Alejandro
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:09 pm
Vineyards in California need to figure out how to use less water to produce fine vintages
Paper for the Planet
Nelly-Ange
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 6:33 pm
WestRock is a paper and packaging company that, despite its reliance on the cutting down of trees, has undertaken multiple notable steps towards increased sustainability.
Tesla’s multiple vehicles to becoming an integrated cleantech company
Nic
Posted on November 2, 2016 at 11:52 pm
Tesla is more than just fast cars. Through what vehicles (pun intended) is Tesla working towards becoming an integrated sustainable energy company?
THE REFORMATION OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY
crox111
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:00 pm
The Reformation of the Fashion Industry
Impossible Foods: The Intricacies of Farts and Burps
user0112358
Last modified on November 5, 2016 at 4:41 pm
As disposable income increases, consumers increase their meat consumption, thereby driving up demand for meat. Founded in 2011 by Stanford biochemistry professor Patrick Brown, Impossible Foods Inc. researches and develops plant-based meat and dairy products. The company aims to provide [...]
Newmont Mining – Exploring Gold Mining and Climate Change
MAB
Last modified on November 6, 2016 at 9:38 pm
The precious metals industry contributes to Climate Change. Nonetheless, Climate Change is also shaping the precious metals industry. In this blog, I examine the consequences that this interrelationship entails through the lens of Newmont Mining, one of the leading precious [...]
Climate Change and General Motors – When to Step on the Gas Pedal?
Chris
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:53 pm
What is the role of automakers, like General Motors, in stemming the effects of climate change? Should they bear the ultimate responsibility?
Patagonia Responds to Climate Change
Lane
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:23 am
Patagonia continuously improves every aspect in their production, sales, and distribution to protect the environment.
Can Clif Bar sustain its reputation of sustainability in the face of climate change?
MB
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:18 pm
Although it was an early mover in the food industry's response to climate change, Clif Bar faces mounting pressure on its supply chain and must continue to lessen its impact on the environment.
Wonderful Almonds
Johnny Appleseed
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 4:15 pm
While the mighty almond may be packed with protein and nutrition the average almond is also quite thirsty for our precious water resources, consuming 1.1 gallons of water for a single nut (2). As the tides rise, dwindling water supplies [...]
Rebuilding a Reputation
Philip
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:08 am
Merck: Rebuilding a reputation It’s been a bad year for pharma. From being quickly thrown into the spotlight by Martin Shrekli (“Pharma Bro”)1 and targeted by presidential candiates2, it only got worse with further evidence of price gouging by Mylan’s [...]
Will Climate Change Lead to Higher Food Prices?
mmd
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:28 pm
As climate change becomes an increasingly important problem, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has a significant role to play in both the hedging of agriculture prices and the trading of carbon emissions credits going forward.
Starbucks: Practicing What It Preaches When It Comes to Climate Change?
Jasper Clark
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:25 pm
Starbucks has understandably been vocal in its support of climate initiatives, but to this point, has failed to reduce its own greenhouse emissions.
Green Aviation at Airbus
Stefan
Last modified on November 2, 2016 at 11:39 pm
Reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions through advanced engine and airframe technology
When science meets belief – Can climate change relaunch the Catholic Church?
Corina Stoenescu
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:57 pm
Once one of the world’s most dominant institution, the Catholic Church has been experiencing a steady decline in support, especially among younger generations whose progressive views increasingly diverge from the institution’s long held beliefs. Between 2007 and 2014 only, the [...]
Come As You Are – Lithium, Cobalt, and Tesla’s Battery Problem
L
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:47 pm
Tesla's in rarefied air, but rare earth metals may bury them.
The Future of Leather
Nico Berardi
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 5:11 pm
The leather industry faces immense regulatory pressure while new players are leveraging breakthroughs in biotechnology.
The dilemma of Kansai Electric Power Company
TN
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:28 pm
What should a company do when an unforeseen tragedy changes its clean energy initiatives? Should we listen to the public view that the risk of another nuclear meltdown outweighs the concerns over climate change?
Returning the Motor City to its [Grass] Roots: Can the city that brought us the automobile define a model for the green economy?
eb
Last modified on November 16, 2016 at 5:29 pm
In the wake of a population decline that began in 1950, the departure of industry and countless jobs, and notorious degradation of basic city services, the City of Detroit is pursuing an urban resurgence. In the face of constrained resources, [...]
What if your heat and power turned off this winter at Harvard?
Amanda
Last modified on January 24, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Energy in our homes or businesses is something we expect as a matter of course, yet with climate change, utilities like Eversource must adapt to a huge series of new variables thrown into the mix just to keep the lights [...]
Storm in a tea cup: The tea leaves are falling
ss
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:17 pm
Agriculture is inherently dependent on climate, and consequently changes in the climate affect agricultural output. Climate change impacts temperature and precipitation, frequency and intensity of drastic events like droughts or floods, and severity of soil erosion.[1] Lower agricultural productivity has [...]
Solar Installer Sunrun is Creating a Planet “Run by the Sun”
AG
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:21 pm
A look at how Sunrun takes advantage of the U.S. regulatory environment for solar energy
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