Month: May 2020

Climate Insurance Equity

Climate Insurance Equity

Climate Insurance Equity

05/05/20

“Why does equity need to be discussed with regard to climate insurance?”

 

With the advent of climate change, more and more personal property is going to become damaged and destroyed. New climate insurance programs have already have sprung up to address this occurrence. However, communities that have borne the brunt of systematic discrimination will be at the front lines of climate change and will be unable to pay into many of these systems. Because of this, Climate Insurance Equity will need to come into discussion and be actively implemented.

Why Grid Resilience is of Vital Importance During Pandemics

Why Grid Resilience is of Vital Importance During Pandemics

Why Grid Resilience is of Vital Importance During Pandemics

05/04/20

“Why is grid resilience vital during pandemics?”

 

During pandemics, people are thrust into their homes and hospitals. For these to function throughout the day, a consistent and steady energy source is necessary. If a shutdown occurs then entire lives could be lost. To prevent this from happening, utilities will need to invest in grid resilience. This is Why Grid Resilience is of Vital Importance During Pandemics.

Urban Forests

Urban Forests

Urban Forests

05/03/20

“How can we have a forest in the middle of a city?”

 

City parks are a stale of what constitutes a good quality of life by letting residents reconnect with nature. However, cities can take this to a whole new level with Urban Forests. Urban forests are parts of a city that have been completely protected from development and human intrusion. A prominent urban forest in real-life is the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro, which contains the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue and 32 km² (12.4 mi²) of greenery. Urban forests will become more critical in the new climate paradigm, where their ability to absorb groundwater discharge and lower ambient temperatures will build greater resilience capacity.

Ecological Data Analysis

Ecological Data Analysis

Ecological Data Analysis

05/02/20

“How can we apply advanced statistical analysis to Ecology?”

 

Ecology is an academic field that is rich in data. From the largest of ecosystems to the smallest of invertebrates, data can play a central role in how everything operates. To take a deeper dive into its fundamental core, Ecological Data Analysis can be done to quantify these relationships. This can range from seeing what factors lead to evolution to categorizing population characteristics.

Climate Gentrification

Climate Gentrification

Climate Gentrification

05/01/20

“How will climate change spur new forms of gentrification?”

 

Climate change is already causing mass migrations around the world as less and less habitable spots become available. If a lower-income community inhabits a particularly safe spot, then predatory forces may want to push them out to make a profit. This Climate Gentrification can be seen in Little Haiti in Miami, where real-estate prices in the neighborhood have been skyrocketing in recent years due to its higher elevation and resilience to climate change.

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