As a global challenge, climate change today is reshaping and transforming different ecosystems. Due to different inhuman activities or behaviors like deforestation, burning fossils and others there are a lot of natural catastrophes occurring. One of the most common natural disasters are the extreme weather changes recognized in the high rise of temperatures and the melting ice caps that leads to a drastic change in the weather patterns and creates
environmental degradation. On the other hand, sustainability creates present solutions for improving environmental and social well-being, mostly through different sustainable practices that mitigate the effects of climate change, ensuring the livelihood of the planet and the future of the next generation. However, today different technologies and tech solutions have an important role and influence in addressing climate change and increasing sustainability. Some of them are :
● Renewable Energy Technologies
Considering the fact that renewable energy comes from natural sources, and it doesn’t pollute the environment, nowadays it becomes more popular in use, rather than the traditional energy. The ability that these technologies can produce energy directly from the Earth’s natural sources, like solar, wind, geothermal energy, bioenergy or hydropower can help in solving future environmental challenges. However, the production of natural energy mostly depends on the external influences of weather conditions and the growth of renewable energy is mainly encouraged by the government energy policies.
● Electric Vehicles
The use of electric vehicles is already transforming the perception we have on traditional transportation. Electric vehicles are an important key factor in the fight against climate change, since they run on electricity and don’t release carbon dioxide or other harmful pollutants while driving. However, while EVs are much cleaner during their use, the mining of materials for batteries and the energy used in manufacturing can still have an environmental footprint. Yet, as technology advances and recycling methods improve, electric cars are becoming an increasingly eco-friendly solution for a sustainable future.
● CCS Technologies
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere and thus present an important factor in tackling climate change. By capturing and lowering CO2, the CCS technologies can mitigate global warming and allow industries that are difficult to decarbonize, like steel, cement, and chemical production, to continue operating while lowering their carbon footprint. Considering the sustainability element, CCS technologies are very valuable during the transition to a low-carbon economy. They can help reduce emissions while renewable energy technologies continue to develop.
● IoT Smart Agriculture
IoT, or internet of things, is a technology that enables farmers to monitor and control different aspects of their farming operation, including soil conditions, water usage, crop health, and weather patterns. The impact that IoT Smart Technology has on climate change is double. First, through the collected data, this technology improves resource optimization, including the proper use of pesticide, water or fertilization. It means that water can be applied only when and where it’s needed, as well as the fertilizers and chemicals. This lowers the emissions of harmful gasses in the environment. Speaking from a sustainability standpoint, IoT Smart Agriculture reduces the need for intensive farming and encourages more methods for sustainable food production. It helps farmers reduce costs, and promotes healthier ecosystems.
Conclusion
To summarize, technology plays a crucial role in combating climate change and promoting sustainability. Renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, CCS technologies, and IoT Smart Agriculture are at the ‘’face’’ of this transformation and also a significant progress in reducing emissions, conserving resources, and creating more sustainable systems. As these solutions continue to evolve and integrate into our everyday life, they create a pathway to a healthier environment for our future generations. With continued innovation, policy support, effort and global commitment to preserving the planet for future generations the global challenge of climate change can be tackled with greater efficiency and lasting impact.
By Ljupka Janevska
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