A broad technological revolution is underway. Technology maintains the potential to change how and where people work and live, how enterprises conduct their business, and how the efficiency of air, land, and water based systems and industries can be improved.
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It is believed that with enough technological innovation and economic development, the world’s environmental problems can be tackled effectively. Here are some ways that technology contributes solutions to our ecological woes today and in the future.
Harnessing renewables
The clean energy sector has seen some of the most important eco-friendly advancements in technology in recent years, including the widespread development of and investment in solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. As a result, renewable energy has been cheaper and more accessible.
Climate change mitigation research
There’s also significant investment in research and development of sustainable technologies, resulting in a rise in patent applications. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), for instance, noted that more patents have been filed in the last five years than in the previous three decades across key climate change mitigation technologies, which comprise biofuels, solar photovoltaics, solar, thermal, and wind energy.
Going digital
Tech advances have allowed businesses and individuals to lessen the use of paper and take advantage of computer systems, cloud storage, and smartphones. Bills and communications are increasingly being sent over email instead of regular mail, and this “new normal” fosters less dependence on Earth’s trees and subsequent deforestation.
Smart homes
With homes being the biggest energy consumers, new technologies change the game and offer devices – such as motion-activated lighting and smart thermostats – that only use power when necessary. While the use of gadgets is more widespread than ever, energy usage can be significantly reduced both in homes and offices with these innovations.
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As a candidate for the position of Kansas governor Arden Andersen, D.O. seeks to rejuvenate jobs and economic growth, revitalize education, create healthcare security, repair roads and bridges, and improve environmental health. Learn more about his advocacies on this page.
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