What are some key challenges with technology geared towards environmental sustainability?

One challenge is the high cost of many sustainable technologies. For example, solar panels and wind turbines are often more expensive than traditional forms of energy generation such as coal-fired power plants. This means that there can be a significant barrier to entry for many people and businesses who want to adopt sustainable technologies.

Another challenge is that sustainable technologies can often be less reliable than traditional technologies. For example, solar panels and wind turbines can be affected by the weather, which can lead to interrupted power supply. This can be a major problem for businesses and households that rely on a constant and reliable power supply.

Finally, sustainable technologies can often harm the environment. For example, some forms of renewable energy, such as hydropower, can cause environmental damage through the construction of dams and other infrastructure. This means that it is important to carefully consider the potential environmental impacts of any technology before adopting it as a way to reduce your carbon footprint.

A lot of agritech products geared towards sustainability are expensive, not only to purchase or maintain, but to operate as well. They can require skilled individuals to operate them, which can be expensive. We need to find the right technique that can scale to all the different small- to medium-size farmers around the planet. 80% of human food consumption is generated by those farmers, so they’re important to humanity.