"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Month: July 2020
Power Line Repair Worker Safety
07/06/20
“Why should we take regard for the safety of power line repair workers?”
Power Line Repair Workers are essential for keeping the grid running. However, their jobs are extremely dangerous and can lead to injury and even death from electrocution and falling. For this reason, Power Line Repair Worker Safety needs to be prioritized through training, proper equipment, and medical care.
Wildfire Damage and Class Inequality
07/05/20
“Why is it that wildfire damage affects lower-income communities much more?”
Building damage from wildfires is a common occurrence when they close in on a populated area. However, people from lower-income backgrounds are more likely to not possess wildfire insurance and have subpar housing units, making them much more liable when a wildfire strikes. This is why there is a connection between Wildfire Damage and Class Inequality.
Power Line Repair Workers
07/04/20
“Who are the people who repair power lines?”
Power lines break down from time to time. When this happens, Power Line Repair Workers are called in to come fix things. Power Line Repair Workers are trained in electric power systems and telecommunications cables and are able to work with just trade school training.
Why Seniors Need to Be Accounted for in Wildfire Evacuation Planning
07/03/20
“Why do wildfire emergency planners need to consider seniors in their design?”
When wildfires break out, senior citizens have a much more difficult time evacuating the area. They may have mobility impairments and other disabilities that make things so difficult. If evacuation plans don’t have any special consideration for senior citizens, then they may perish at a much higher rate. This is Why Seniors Need to Be Accounted for in Wildfire Evacuation Planning.
Why Misreporting Grid Repairs Can Cause Wildfires
07/02/20
“How can misreporting grid repairs cause wildfires?”
Reporting grid repairs is one of the paramount duties of any electric utility. However, if none happen and the utility lies about it saying they did, then the grid can go into a state of disrepair. If this happens continually for long enough, then major breakdowns can occur, and if these happen at critical times (as in the case of the Paradise Fire) then a wildfire can occur. This is Why Misreporting Grid Repairs Can Cause Wildfires.
How Affirmative Action Can Improve the Adaptation Stakeholder Process
07/01/20
“How can affirmative action be used to improve the adaptation stakeholder process?”
Climate adaptation is a heavily stakeholder-dependent field. And the more diverse the stakeholder group is, the better the results will be. That being said, it can often be difficult for individuals from marginalized backgrounds to have their voices heard at the table. One way to remedy this will be to use affirmative action during stakeholder selection. This can help ensure that both privileged and underprivileged voices are brought to the table. This is How Affirmative Action Can Improve the Adaptation Stakeholder Process.
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