Most experts agree that the key to avoiding worsening effects from a changing climate is to cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero, and through a strategy called “prevention,” humans can significantly cut emissions.

Explore how scientists approach the challenge, and discover the technologies that will help get us there.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Narrated by: Caitlin Saks
Produced by: Ana Aceves
Research & Production: Sukee Bennett, Ari Daniel, Robin Kazmier, Christina Monnen, & Caitlin Saks
Science Advisor: Scott Denning

MEDIA CREDITS

Animation: Mitch Butler & UNIT
Music: APM

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Buildings represent approximately 40% of American carbon emissions. As the climate crisis worsens, building owners are now thinking about their energy use in completely different ways as many race to achieve carbon neutral operations. This talk will go through the current cutting edge of energy efficiency in buildings, onsite renewables and storage, building electrification and offsite power procurement with the goal of charting the path to net zero emissions related to energy consumption.

Speaker bio

Sara Neff is Senior Vice President, Sustainability at Kilroy Realty Corporation.
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