The hidden carbon footprint of our indoor lives
In short: While we spend nearly all our time inside, buildings are responsible for a staggering portion of global emissions. This talk explores how rethinking our shared spaces can drive decarbonization.
Katie McGinty, Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson Controls, examines the paradox of indoor living: 90 percent of human life occurs indoors, yet these structures account for 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation focuses on smart, efficient, and eco-friendly strategies to transition toward a zero-carbon world.
The discussion is framed by TED's Countdown initiative, which aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030. By optimizing how we occupy and run buildings, McGinty highlights the compounding benefits of decarbonization for both the environment and human infrastructure.
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