Entrepreneurship, Industry, & Technology
What roles do technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific advancement play in mitigating climate change and adapting to its effects? What current technologies have already been employed and what developments are on the horizon? Delve into renewable energy production and carbon capture, then expand to discussions of emergent geoengineering methods to tackle climate realities. Assess the tradeoffs and timelines associated with each approach and consider the risks of holding out for a technological “silver bullet.” Compare the efficacy of individual, local, and corporate climate initiatives. What role do industry leaders play in addressing the climate and health crises? Where do business, economic, social, and environmental interests intersect, and can they be balanced to reduce climate change?