"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Year: 2021
Why Global Warming Will Make Sidewalks Less Walkable
06/18/21
“Why will global warming make sidewalks less walkable?”
Sidewalks can become overheated and less walkable during heatwaves. The advent of global warming is going to make heat waves more frequent, and resultantly this is Why Global Warming Will Make Sidewalks Less Walkable. To fix this, urban planners and engineers are going to have to take these factors into consideration and redesign cities with adaptation in mind.
Climate Adaptation Social Media Exchange
06/17/21
“How can social media exchange help improve the climate adaptation profession?”
Social media exchange allows for researchers and professionals to exchange ideas. Climate adaptation is no exception to this rule. By allowing for thinkers to discuss their ideas online with one another, much more information can be shared and information downloaded. Followings and networks can be established and allow for a true proliferation of ideas. This is why Climate Adaptation Social Media Exchange is so important.
Carbon Taxes on Consumer Goods
06/16/21
“Why may governments feel the need to place a carbon tax on consumer goods?”
Carbon taxes are usually thought of as being an action reserved for large corporations. However, pushing societal behaviors on citizens may be necessary. To accomplish this, governments can leverage Carbon Taxes on Consumer Goods to make their people more conscious of their purchases and drive lower-carbon behavior.
Why Drunkenness Can Lead to Nuclear Power Plant Disasters
06/15/21
“How can drunkenness lead to nuclear power plant disasters?”
Carefulness is of the utmost importance for nuclear power plant operation. However, when someone is drunk, they may disregard this and set off issues which cause major problems. This is Why Drunkenness Can Lead to Nuclear Power Plant Disasters.
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Why Open Borders Could Help Nations Build Climate Adaptation Capacity
06/14/21
“Why could open borders help build nations’ climate adaptation capacity?”
The vast majority of nations in the world have some form of immigration regulation that prevents climate refugees and foreign adaptation professionals from coming in at will. However, if nations were to adopt an open borders policy, this would allow for these people to come in uninhibited and work to make their host country more resilient. This is Why Open Borders Could Help Nations Build Climate Adaptation Capacity.
How Desertification From Climate Change Will Cause More Wars
06/13/21
“How will desertification from climate change cause more wars?”
Food and water is the basis of all society. Climate change causes desertification in certain regions, which leads to the loss of food and water. This ends up in societal destabilization which can lead to war. This is How Desertification From Climate Change Will Cause More Wars.
Why Employee Breaks are Critical for Nuclear Plant Operation
06/12/21
“Why are employee breaks critical for nuclear plant operation?”
Employees can get tired when working in a nuclear plant, which can lead to mistakes being made. If they’re not careful, these mishaps can coalesce into serious disasters as seen in Chernobyl. But if employees take breaks, they can become well-rested and not make nearly as many mistakes. This is Why Employee Breaks are Critical for Nuclear Plant Operation.
Why Making Fake Meat Mandates Could Reduce Carbon Emissions
06/12/21
“Why could enforcing fake meat mandates reduce carbon emissions?”
Fake meat typically produces less carbon dioxide during production than regular meat. If governments want to cut down on total carbon emitted, they could enforce a mandate that a certain percentage of meat should be fake meat. This is Why Making Fake Meat Mandates Could Reduce Carbon Emissions.
How Can We Use Flood Prediction Modeling to Inform Future Housing Growth
06/10/21
“How can we use flood prediction modeling to inform future housing growth?”
Floods are going to impact towns and cities everywhere. Exacerbation due to climate change is going to cause people in hazard zones to retreat and find receiving communities. Urban planners are going to need to consider which areas are dangerous and safe to build in. One great tool to accomplish this will be flood prediction modeling, to determine how to shape our future cities. This is How Can We Use Flood Prediction Modeling to Inform Future Housing Growth.
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