"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Month: February 2021
Managed Retreat Enticement
02/08/21
“How can we entice people into managed retreat?”
Managed retreat is going to become more and more important with the advent of climate change. However, not all community members will want to retreat even when it seems like it’s all but necessary. That can be changed by coaxing with Managed Retreat Enticement, in which people are given rewards for entering managed retreat programs such as new subsidized housing or direct cash payments.
Wildfire Emergency Response Simulation Training
02/27/21
“How can we train wildfire emergency responders using simulations?”
Gigantic wildfires are going to become more of a problem worldwide as a result of climate change. This means that wildfire emergency responders are going to have to train for events that have yet to be seen. But through the use of simulations, we can create the world that remains yet unseen. Wildfire Emergency Response Simulation Training is going to become more important in the future and will be implemented throughout organizations everywhere.
Why a Housing Boom Could Allow for the Resettlement of More Climate Refugees
02/26/21
“How could a glut of new housing allow for the resettlement of more climate refugees?”
The advent of climate change is going to cause more and more refugees to flee conditions in their home countries that render their livelihoods uninhabitable. This means that host countries will have to build more housing to accommodate their arrival. While housing in many parts of the world is quite limited, if a housing boom were to occur it would allow for these refugees to be resettled safely and securely. This is Why a Housing Boom Could Allow for the Resettlement of More Climate Refugees.
Why Simplified Infrastructure Documentation Could Be a Boon for Resilience
02/25/21
“How could simplified infrastructure documentation be a boon for resilience?”
Infrastructure documentation is the map that helps get engineers and architects to repair and reconstruct critical systems. However, if the plans are too complicated to comprehend, then it could lead to a lot of wasted time and money. However, if matters are simplified, resilience work and retrofits can be quickly done. This is Why Simplified Infrastructure Documentation Could Be a Boon for Resilience.
Why Relaxing Will Become More Important With Dealing With Climate Change
02/24/21
“Why will relaxing become more important in the new climate era?”
As the effects of climate change become more and more powerful, so will the stress induced by it. To cope with everything going on, people are going to have to learn new relaxing techniques to deal with the situation. By relaxing more, we will be able to take control of our world around us and achieve balance. This is Why Relaxing Will Become More Important With Dealing With Climate Change.
Hurricane Emergency Response Simulation Training
02/23/21
“How can we train emergency responders to prepare against hurricanes using simulations?”
Emergency Responders are some of the most important people when hurricanes strike. However, they will have to complete training for these events, much of which is difficult to perform in real-life scenarios. However, by using simulations, these people can learn how to respond in action with great detail This is why Hurricane Emergency Response Simulation Training is so important.
Why a Low Tax Policy Can Be a Resilience Barrier
02/22/21
“Why can a low tax policy become a barrier to resilience capacity build-up?”
One of the greatest drivers of resilience buildup is government intervention, whether it be by municipalities constructing a natural flood barrier or a federal mandate to strengthen the national grid. However, if a low tax policy is enacted, then little revenue will be generated to fund these projects, leaving resilience capacity underdeveloped. This can be especially dangerous with the onset of an extreme climatic disaster like the 2021 Texas Winter Storm. This is Why a Low Tax Policy Can Be a Resilience Barrier.
Why Historic Housing Is Much More Difficult to Retrofit for Resilience
02/21/21
“Why is historic housing much more difficult to retrofit for resilience?”
Historical homes sure look enchanting, whether it be turn-of-the-century Victorians in San Francisco, California or medieval mudbrick skyscrapers in Shibam, Yemen. However, since they were built before the advent of modern building codes and climate change, they often are very difficult to modify. This is especially apparent for resilience retrofits, where a large amount of new technology has to be used. This is Why Historic Housing Is Much More Difficult to Retrofit for Resilience.
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Multiyear Ice
02/20/21
“How can ice stay frozen over a period of multiple years?”
In most places in the world, ice will melt after the cold season is done. However, in arctic regions, the cold season is never completed. Instead, the ice will just stay together and become thick, hard-to-break Multiyear Ice. Multiyear ice’s tough properties makes it more difficult to break, meaning that arctic shipping can be very difficult. Multiyear ice also has different electromagnetic properties than sub-year ice, meaning that it can be detected by satellites and used as a proxy for global warming.
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