Sustainability is a word we hear a lot not just in the space industry, but every time we think about the future of the human race. Everyday, people search for new methods and innovations to conserve and reduce energy consumption at factories, office buildings, airports, and in automobiles. However, one place where we should be putting more focus on is our own home. Homes across the world, but especially in western civilization are using more energy that required, which has a direct impact energy use and demand, and more importantly, on our environment. Making homes more energy efficient, and less reliant on non-reusable energy sources such as natural gas, oil, and coal, can have a strong positive effect on combating climate change, and the development of more sustainable homes in countries with harsher environments. To talk about home sustainability, carbon net-0 homes, and the future of Mars infrastructure, I speak with Dr. Natalie Ren the founder and CEO of Astreia, a venture on a mission to build a sustainable future in space.

Natalie's company Astreia builds sustainable communities on Earth, advancing towards the goal of building settlements on Mars. Natalie formerly served as the Artificial Intelligence Specialist for the Australian government, and holds a PhD in Neuroscience, Master in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, and a Bachelor in Biomedical Science (honors). She was inspired by the launch of SpaceX's Starman to tackle the challenge of human survival on Mars, but is also passionate about mitigating climate change to help preserve Earth.

If you would like to learn more about Natalie’s work, you can connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram @natalie.rens, or follow the Astreia Instagram @astreiainc account or website.

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