Climate change presents a real existential threat to the human race, but can technological solutions stop it in its tracks?

Early June, New Scientist published an article with a chilling headliner:

“Is it true climate change will cause the end of civilisation by 2050?”

The article paints a disturbing future of the consequences of lethal soaring temperatures hitting the globe: imagine, ice being non-existent in the Arctic during the summer; rising sea levels; the total collapse of the Amazon ecosystem; and more than half of the world’s population subjected to nearly a month’s worth of fatal heat — it’s not a pretty picture.

While efforts have been made to circumvent the inevitable end, we all play a huge role to prevent this from happening. It’s important to really consider the implications of your day to day activities that are currently affecting the environment.

Cities are responsible for 70 per cent of global emissions and 65 per cent of global energy demand. In 2030, cities will account for more than three-quarters of electricity use. How can we leverage technology to accelerate our cities into being zero carbon – transforming us from climate culprits to climate solvers?

That is why it is important to find out how companies are taking measures to contribute to reducing their impact on the environment.

As urban residents, our carbon footprint is largely determined by our city’s building infrastructure, transportation options and food systems. FASTRACK explores technology’s role in making significant changes at a wider scale quickly for a zero carbon city.

When you attend Fastrack: Tech for zero carbon cities (presented by ENGIE Factory, in collaboration with e27), attendees can find out more on current and upcoming technologies that pave the way for zero emission buildings, green mobility and sustainable food systems.

Plus, discover the exhibition of innovative startups, earth-friendly products and services (and how their products and make your business greener), and great networking after!

Find out more about the event at this link

RSVP now at our Eventbrite link

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