• July 22, 2022

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5G innovation across transportation, manufacturing, energy, agriculture, and everyday life will change the way we live and work, as well as have an equally large effect in the global fight against climate change, including reducing emissions, cutting waste and pollution, increasing food production, and lowering energy consumption.

5G can help reduce emissions by connecting remote devices through IoT sensors; collecting, sharing, and storing the data they gather; and powering artificial intelligence engines.

5G and IoT sensors are also used by farmers in fields and orchards for real-time, reliable information about disease, hydration, and soil and weather conditions. Therefore, they can make improved decisions about their fertilizer and pesticide usage.

In addition to helping farmers cut pollution, 5G is also projected to increase food production. 5G’s stronger connectivity can bring reliable internet to rural areas that are currently severely underserved, so farmers can refine planting decisions and how they care for farm animals. IoT devices can detect early signs of infestation, disease, or soil condition changes, enabling farmers to resolve the issue before crops or herds are seriously affected.

Finally, when looking at smart buildings, 5G and IoT technology can help lower energy consumption through different ways, including lights that turn off automatically and adjustable temperature control systems.

“America’s wireless industry is building a world-leading 5G platform that will spur the investment and innovation necessary to meet our country’s climate objectives,” explains Meredith Attwell Baker, President and CEO at CTIA.

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Sources:

5gclimate.ctia.org/

ctia.org/news/5g-summit-how-5g-is-fighting-climate-change

nasdaq.com/articles/could-5g-have-a-role-in-the-war-against-climate-change-and-global-warming-2021-10-05