"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Month: October 2021
Why a Large Amount of Waste is Created on Halloween
10/31/21
“Why is a large amount of waste created on Halloween?”
Halloween is a very exciting time of year. People dress in costumes, collect sweets, and party the night off. However, as with all holidays, this leads to the increased consumption of materials such as candy wrappers, plastic, and foodstuffs, which in turn generates waste. This is Why a Large Amount of Waste is Created on Halloween.
Holiday Environmental Sustainability Notices
10/30/21
“Why will we have to post holiday environmental sustainability notices?”
More resources are consumed than usual on holiday seasons. However, this can be countered through the use of Holiday Environmental Sustainability Notices. These are little notes that inform people how to be more eco-conscious when celebrating holidays.
Sea-Level Rise Visualization for New Infrastructure Development
10/29/21
“Why will we have to visualize sea-level rise for new infrastructure development?”
Sea-level rise is going to affect everything it touches. New infrastructure development will not be an exception. While analytical calculations will be useful, sometimes what we really need is to generate an image of what the effects look like. That way, we can have a more intuitive sense of what will occur. This is why Sea-Level Rise Visualization for New Infrastructure Development is so important.
Why Climate Displacement Will Lead to Overcrowding
10/28/21
“Why will climate displacement lead to overcrowding?”
Climate change is going to force hordes of people away from where they live. Since temporary housing must be built quickly, enough room may not be provided for people. Because of this, overcrowding may ensue, and all of the issues that come with it. This is Why Climate Displacement Will Lead to Overcrowding.
The Economic Impact of Gas Shortages
10/27/21
“What are the economic impacts of gas shortages?”
Gas shortages can lead to intense issues in society. People have to use more of their personal finances to fuel up their cars, airline tickets become more expensive, and job creation dampens. All of The Economic Impact of Gas Shortages are reasons to encourage people to shift their economies away from fossil fuels and into a more sustainable future.
Why Climate Change May Exacerbate Alcoholism
10/26/21
“Why may climate change exacerbate alcoholism?”
Climate change is going to lead to a lot more people becoming depressed. This will in turn lead to some people turning to alcohol. This is Why Climate Change May Exacerbate Alcoholism.
Why Political Ideology Affects Resource Consumption
10/25/21
“Why does political ideology affect resource consumption?”
The political ideology of the governing party of a nation can vastly affect its view on how to approach resource consumption. More authoritarian and growth-oriented organizations will focus more on extracting more resources from the ground. This is Why Political Ideology Affects Resource Consumption.
Climate Change-Induced Depression
10/24/21
“Why will climate change cause more depression in people?”
Climate change can be very depressing for people, whether they thinking about its effects or are directly experiencing it. As climate change intensifies and becomes more prominent, this will only become more obvious. Because of this, Climate Change-Induced Depression is going to be something medical professionals will have to treat.
Ensuring Walkability During Heat Waves
10/23/21
“How can we ensure walkability during heat waves?”
Walkability is an important part for many cities. However, during heat waves this can be put under strain since people are not able to go outside. To protect against this, urban planners can devise tactics such as placing free water stations at strategic points, creating underground cooled passageways, and building water spray areas to keep people cool. This is how we can go do Ensuring Walkability During Heat Waves.
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