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Jun 2023
32m 51s

Clearing the Air

Trane Technologies
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[Note: This episode was recorded before the wildfires in Canada spread out of control and reminds us how much human and planetary health are connected. We want to acknowledge the impact this event is having on the people of Canada and eastern U.S. and hope that everyone is staying safe. We believe that continued advancement in sustainable climate technologies will bring clearer skies for us all.]

Scientists, doctors, and policymakers all agree that cleaner air means better outcomes for people and the planet. But is it possible to reduce air pollution without compromising energy efficiency?

And with humans spending more and more time indoors, what role do our built spaces play in the overall quest to clear the air?

Listen in and learn from three different clean air innovators who are disrupting the status quo, building coalitions across industries, letting data drive strategy, and making our world healthier, inside and out.

Guests:
Pierre Dornier, Founder, Chercheurs d’Air (“Air Seekers”)
Sara Karerat, Managing Director, Center for Active Design
Jeff Wiseman, Vertical Market Growth Director, Trane Technologies
Host: Dominique Silva, Innovation Initiatives Leader, Trane Technologies

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