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The Planet Is Under Threat - Does Tech Have Answers

Offered By: Web Summit via YouTube

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Explore the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability in this 31-minute panel discussion from Web Summit 2017. Join experts from IRADe, Enigma Technologies, European Parliament, Volans, and The Atlantic as they delve into crucial topics such as B corporations, environmental policy, data technology's role in climate change, renewable energy, and the challenges faced by industrializing countries. Discover how rising public scrutiny is shaping corporate responsibility, examine the complexities of energy poverty, and learn about financial incentives driving sustainable practices. Gain insights into the potential of data-driven solutions and innovative technologies in addressing global environmental threats.

Syllabus

Intro
B corporations
Policy
Technology and the environment
Data technology and climate change
Technologies and climate change
Industrializing countries
Renewable energy
Rising public scrutiny
How to bridge the gap
Coal fire plants
Financial incentives
Energy poverty
The role of data


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