Emily Upton

Emily Upton is a climate scientist and renewable energy design engineer by trade, a nomad and sustainability influencer by life. She earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees in applied climate engineering from the University of Michigan, before going on to work for the United Nations, a major U.S. electric utility, and two major U.S. renewable energy developers, while simultaneously volunteering on village-led sustainable development projects for low-income communities in India, Tanzania, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico. Now, she continues to engineer up to 800 MW renewable energy plants working remotely, while traveling the world, and providing approachable sustainability tips to fellow nomads as The Sustainable Adventurer.

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How to Nomad More Sustainably: Personalized Options that Will Work for You

This talk will showcase the unique role our nomad community can play in tackling the global sustainability crisis. It will call attention to our most common and impactful decisions as nomads, while outlining a variety of tested, sustainably-minded options. You will leave with a reliable method for brainstorming sustainable options for any decision moving forward, helping you to transform your already evident passion for sustainability into actionable ideas that fit your personal goals and lifestyle.

Nomad Lifestyle
How to Nomad More Sustainably: Personalized Options that Will Work for You

This talk will showcase the unique role our nomad community can play in tackling the global sustainability crisis. It will call attention to our most common and impactful decisions as nomads, while outlining a variety of tested, sustainably-minded options. You will leave with a reliable method for brainstorming sustainable options for any decision moving forward, helping you to transform your already evident passion for sustainability into actionable ideas that fit your personal goals and lifestyle.

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