State of Climate Tech event discusses the future of climate technology in the Bronx – Bronx Times - Bronx Times
State of Climate Tech event discusses the future of climate technology in the Bronx - Bronx Times
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On Thursday, Feb. 8, a State of Climate Tech informative panel discussion on the future of climate technology and its impact on the Bronx was held at the Dugout BX.
At the discussion and mixer, attendees enjoyed a live DJ, food and drinks. The event was held in partnership with Bronx Tech Hub, New York Power Authority and Blacks in Technology.
Speakers included George Nunez, founder of Bronx Tech Hub and Moderator; Daniella Piper, executive VP and chief innovation officer at New York Power Authority; Anna Shulman, eMobility program manager at New York Power Authority; and Eric Alemany, senior director of supplier relationships at New York Power Authority.
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Related Knowledge Center: Climate economics
Climate change is now a driver of the world’s economy. The impact is profound:
- Catastrophic weather events — hurricanes, floods, droughts, high temperatures — are more frequent and more extreme. The cost can be measured in both the initial damage caused and the longer-term impact on the economy.
- Vulnerable communities are increasing climate-related investments, hardening infrastructure and taking other protective measures.
- Investment in carbon capture and storage technologies is increasingly rapidly.
- Governments are making investments and crafting regulations to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
On top of all of this is the cost of uncertainty. As the Fourth National Climate Assessment, released in 2018 by the U.S. Global Change Research Program, says, “The assumption that current and future climate conditions will resemble the recent past is no longer valid.”