"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Month: August 2021
Climate Migration Boomtown Planning
08/31/21
“Why will we have to plan out the growth of climate boomtowns?”
New boomtowns will be created during the ongoing climate crisis. However, administrators and planners will have to bring order to these places with their advent, or else they risk the creation of slums. This is why Climate Migration Boomtown Planning is so important.
Cascading Electricity Failure Public Education
08/30/21
“Why will we need to educate people about cascading electricity failures?”
If you live in the continental United States, you’ve probably seen a lot of news this year about environmental disasters knocking out power and inducing cascading electricity failure. Whether it be a snowstorm in Texas, wildfires in California, or flooding in New Orleans, the power grid can’t seem to work right. Since electricity failures can happen anytime anywhere, the public needs to be kept aware of how they might occur and what they can do. This can be done through public events led by municipal governments, classroom studies, internet webinars, and many other forms. This is why Cascading Electricity Failure Public Education is so critical for true climate adaptation.
Hurricane Power Outages
08/29/21
“Why do power outages occur during hurricanes?”
Hurricanes are an entire force of nature on their own. When they strike an area, they can knock out power lines and damage substations and generators, leading to loss of electricity. These Hurricane Power Outages can lead to compounding problems and even loss of life.
Raising Refugee Quotas for Climate Migrants
08/28/21
“Why should we raise the refugee quota for climate migrants?”
Refugee quotas in countries mean that only a certain number of refugees can be taken in every year. However, when a climate disaster strikes, more people will become refugees. To take in more people, more stable countries should look into Raising Refugee Quotas for Climate Migrants.
Why War and Climate Change Fuel Each Other
08/27/21
“Why do war and climate change fuel each other?”
The resource consumption used by war causes climate change to intensify. Climate change in turn makes the world more chaotic and prone to conflicts, further increasing wars and the cycle of pain. This is Why War and Climate Change Fuel Each Other.
PFAS
08/26/21
“What are PFAS chemicals and why don’t they break down?”
There are certain chemicals that do not break down in the human body. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are such of them. This group includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. Because of their adverse health effects, they are no longer manufactured in the United States. Water utilities also actively monitor their systems for PFAS contamination.
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Climate Boomtowns
08/25/21
“Why will climate boomtowns spring up?”
Climate change will cause some areas to be financially more desirable and some areas less. In fact, some areas may become so desirable that they will see huge sudden spikes in population. These Climate Boomtowns are only going to become more common as the years pass by and events become more intense.
Using Finite-Element Analysis to Analyze Climate Impacts on Buildings
08/24/21
“How can we use finite-element analysis to analyze climate impacts on buildings?”
The advent of climate change is going to bring climate impacts like we’ve never seen before. Because of this, simulation will be necessary. One way to accomplish this will be through finite-element analysis engineering procedures. This is why Using Finite-Element Analysis to Analyze Climate Impacts on Buildings will be such a paradigm-shift in the future.
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Reinforcing Building Frames for Climate Change
08/23/21
“Why do we need to reinforce building frames for climate change?”
Climate change is going to bring hurricanes to regions all over the world. One of the things that we will need to do to protect our infrastructure is to create reinforced building frames that can stand up to the powerful winds. This is why Reinforcing Building Frames for Climate Change is so important.
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