Portland is only the beginning of what can be done to erase our carbon footprint. Though sustainability and environmentally sound architecture has been the central focus of many developers and city planners, no one has been able to efficiently use technology to completely rid carbon emissions. This video points out major and vital improvements that should be undertook by these new developers. Connected Urban Development, the creators of this video, suggests that our growing technology can help create an extremely efficient and energy saving community. The video states, “cities must innovate more proactively than ever before.” This means city innovation should incorporate research and technology to reduce carbon emissions and reduce our carbon footprint.
A network of wires and sensors can help reduce the use of energy from coal burning power plants and increase solar power technology. We have gone beyond the age of archaic oil and gas to power homes and cars. The age of technological advancements can redefine the way people live in a world dominated by digital creations. Advanced technology will aid us in moving into a post carbon era, which will become far more efficient and change the way we interact with others and the world around us.
The video states that for this next step to occur cooperation is needed between all three sectors: the government, the business community, and civil society. Climate scientist state that greenhouse gases must be reduced by 60% by 2050; however, it is the cities that produce almost 50% of the total emission and cause global warming. Therefore, by using technology that is already in place, this world can be brought into a clean and environmentally friendly era where energy is not made by the burning of toxic coal; however, made by natural sources like the sun and hydrogen.
Connected Urban Development: Website
-AKSHAR PATEL
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