FUTURE
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How it could reduce carbon emissions and help us in the critical fight against climate change
OF CONNECTIVITY
Advances in the technology we use to connect are changing all aspects of our lives.
What could this mean for the future of the planet?
What could this mean for the future of the planet?
Video of the earth spinning
Video of the earth spinning
Aerial view of connected cars on motorway
Aerial view of connected cars on motorway
Through real-time data,
Through real-time data,
farmers could make agriculture more precise, saving water and reducing their use of fertiliser.
Farmer harvesting crops with IoT data feeding into his decision making
Farmer harvesting crops with IoT data feeding into his decision making
connected smart sensors that automatically adjust power, lights, and temperature.
connected smart sensors that automatically adjust power, lights, and temperature.
We could boost the energy efficiency of our buildings through
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City residential tower block with flickering lights
City residential tower block with flickering lights
With access to real-time data on power usage, energy grids could become smarter, more efficient,
and able to take action when there are emergencies like wildfires.
and able to take action when there are emergencies like wildfires.
Forest fires on edge of cliff
Forest fires on edge of cliff
And with telecoms networks in Europe increasingly run using renewable power, connectivity and digital services would not come at the expense of increased carbon emissions.
Aerial view of solar farm in green field
Aerial view of solar farm in green field