Some people are ahead of their time—people who can see down the road and confidently assert a future reality. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was one such man.
In a 1937 letter to U.S. governors in which he responded to devastating extreme weather events dubbed the Dust Bowl, Roosevelt wrote, "A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people."
Drumbeats Increase: Drought, Floods, Fires, and More
For decades since Roosevelt's climate warning, climate scientists have warned about the impact of increased greenhouse gasses on the planet.
In a March 20 statement, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, comprised of the world's leading climate scientists, delivered a "final warning" on the climate crisis. "Rising greenhouse gas emissions push the world to the brink of irrevocable damage that only swift and drastic action can avert."
But the response to previous warnings remains mixed. Some experts say the collective effort to mitigate extreme climate changes needs to be more urgent and faster than the current pace.
There are bright spots. Today, businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide are rallying to do their part to reduce greenhouse emissions, especially in the trucking industry.
Can Big Trucks Deliver Small Carbon Footprints?
Trucks are the backbone of the U.S. transportation industry. Our supply chain chiefly depends on them. But their carbon footprint is massive.
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report on the environmental impact of transportation said, "Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation account for about 27 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making it the largest contributor of U.S. GHG emissions. Between 1990 and 2020, GHG emissions in the transportation sector increased more in absolute terms than any other sector."
Truck emissions negatively affect human health, particularly the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Long-term exposure to these pollutants can increase the risk of chronic illnesses such as asthma, lung cancer, and heart disease.
While truck manufacturers build engines with a smaller carbon footprint, the most immediate way to reduce truck emissions is to use fewer trucks. We face hard realities.
Remote Video. Reduce Truck Rolls. Reduce CO2.
Remote video technology can help reduce truck rolls and, with that, reduce air pollution. Indeed, its acceptance is on a solid growth path often spurred by consumers that expect companies to embrace a carbon-neutral future.
According to a report by Fortune Business Insights, the remote support video tool market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2021 to 2028.
Instead of dispatching a technician to a customer location for a simple issue, by using remote video tools, technicians remotely view, diagnose and troubleshoot problems in HVAC systems, household appliances, and other equipment in remote locations.
It also saves time and reduces the cost of dispatching a technician. Fewer trucks mean lower truck emissions. It improves operational efficiency. Technicians handle more service calls in less time.
Remote video support offers a range of benefits, including: