Emerging Technologies & Net Zero

According to scientific evidence, the amount of greenhouse gases produced by humans—like carbon dioxide—determines how much the planet warms overall. In order to stop catastrophic climate change, these greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced. Researchers from the US and Sri Lanka have found that humans are using 73 percent more resources than the Earth produces in a year.

In order to slow down global warming, achieving "Net Zero" involves striking a balance between the emissions created and those that are removed from the atmosphere. Net zero emissions refers to a state where the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere.

To achieve Net Zero, which is necessary to stop the worst effects of climate change, means that human actions do not enhance global temperature in any net way. The Paris Agreement states that the world's objective is to reach Net Zero by 2050, which calls for a quick and significant change in the way that energy, transportation, agriculture, and other sectors are produced and used.

Net Zero presents an opportunity for innovation, growth, and prosperity in addition to being a scientific requirement. In order to achieve this, several technologies will play a crucial role. Some of the key technologies include:

1. Renewable Energy Sources: Technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power will be central to reducing emissions as they provide clean, renewable energy that does not produce greenhouse gases.
2. Energy Efficiency: Improving energy efficiency across all sectors, such as buildings, transportation, and industry, can significantly reduce emissions by reducing the amount of energy needed to power our lives.
3. Electric Vehicles: Electric vehicles powered by clean energy can replace fossil fuel-powered vehicles and greatly reduce emissions from the transportation sector.
4. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): CCS technologies capture carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial processes and store them underground, preventing them from entering the atmosphere.
5. Biomass Energy: Biomass energy, such as biofuels, can provide a source of renewable energy while also reducing emissions through the use of sustainable and renewable feedstocks.
6. Green Building: Green building technologies, such as energy-efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems, can greatly reduce emissions from the buildings sector.
7. Smart Grids: Smart grid technologies, such as demand response and energy storage systems, can help manage the integration of renewable energy into the grid and reduce emissions.
8. Hydrogen: Hydrogen produced from renewable sources can be used as a clean fuel in various applications, including transportation, power generation, and industrial processes.

These are just a few of the many technologies that will play a crucial role in achieving net zero emissions. By adopting and scaling these technologies, we can move towards a more sustainable and low-carbon future. In my view, the future beyond 2025 is going to be greener and sustainable as these emerging technologies would enable our transition to Net Zero. Net Zero is not only a necessity, but also a wave of innovation, development, and prosperity. The effectiveness and impact would rely on efficient collaboration between various stakeholders.

Are you working in any of the emerging technologies contributing to net zero? Let's connect and collaborate.

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