Month: August 2022

Why Flooding in Pakistan is So Devastating Right Now

Why Flooding in Pakistan is So Devastating Right Now

08/31/22

“Why is flooding in Pakistan so devastating right now?”

If you are reading the news at the time of writing, you probably know about the devastating floods occurring in Pakistan right now. More than 1,100 people have lost their lives, more than one million homes have received heavy damage, and 33 million people have been affected in some way. But why is it happening this way? Well, Pakistan receives the majority of its rainfall during the Summer monsoon season. Because of climate change and local atmospheric factors, Pakistan has received nearly three times its normal rainfall from June to August. This has devastated the country which has only contributed 1% to global carbon emissions despite having 2.83% of the world’s population. This is Why Flooding in Pakistan is So Devastating Right Now.

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Why Flooding Can Lead to Starvation in Towns

Why Flooding Can Lead to Starvation in Towns

08/30/22

“Why can flooding lead to famine in towns?”

Flooding can wreak havoc on infrastructure. But if they drown out roads and points of access in towns, then the community will become effectively isolated. If the town relies on external networks for food, then starvation can ensue. This is Why Flooding Can Lead to Starvation in Towns and should be considered in emergency planning.

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Climate Change-Induced River Overflow Resilience Preparations

Climate Change-Induced River Overflow Resilience Preparations

08/29/22

“Why do towns by rivers have to prepare for climate change-influenced river overflows?”

Rivers in many parts of the world are going to overflow with the advent of climate change. Towns by these bodies of water are going to have to make Climate Change-Induced River Overflow Resilience Preparations to ensure they won’t be hurt, whether it be through elevating homes or regrowing swamps.

Why Scanning Vinyl Records to Computers Will Help Preserve Rare Music

Why Scanning Vinyl Records to Computers Will Help Preserve Rare Music

08/28/22

“Why will scanning vinyl records to computers help preserve rare music?”

Vinyl records are a wonderful piece of media. The music they hold is sketched into their physical grooves. But like every object in this physical world, they fade over time. If a piece of music only has a few copies left in the world, then it bears the risk of being lost forever. However, by recording these to computers, we can ensure they will never be lost. This is Why Scanning Vinyl Records to Computers Will Help Preserve Rare Music.

Why Climate Change Will Lead to Lower River Levels in Select Locations

Why Climate Change Will Lead to Lower River Levels in Select Locations

08/27/22

“Why will climate change lead to lower river levels in select locations?”

Climate change is going to cause excess drought in certain parts of the world. This is going to lead to less moisture and by extension less water availability, making river levels smaller. This is Why Climate Change Will Lead to Lower River Levels in Select Locations.

Why Climate Migration Planners Need to Always Listen to the Communities They Work With

Why Climate Migration Planners Need to Always Listen to the Communities They Work With

08/26/22

“Why do climate migration planners always need to listen to the communities they work with?”

Climate migration planners often go out to cities to help implement regional plans and recommendations. However, these cities may have concerns and knowledge that the planners have not taken into consideration. Failure to open up to the community may result in friction and a flawed migration plan. This is Why Climate Migration Planners Need to Always Listen to the Communities They Work With.

Regional Climate Migration Flow Planning

Regional Climate Migration Flow Planning

08/25/22

“Why should regions study how to plan internal climate migration flows?”

Climate change is going to affect different parts of regions in different ways. Take for example the Boston Metropolitan Area. While the city itself and adjacent areas are heavily vulnerable to sea level rise, the western areas are safely inland. This means that people may be able to migrate within the region, and if local governments can coordinate it together it will go much smoother. Examples include designating housing allocation, resilient infrastructure project funding discussions, and internalizing partner cities. This is why Regional Climate Migration Flow Planning is an incredible tool that cities can use.

Climate Sister Cities

Climate Sister Cities

08/24/22

“How can we classify cities with similar climates to each other?”

Many people have noticed similarities in climates between cities around the world, whether it be Istanbul and Portland or Chicago and Pyeongyang. Some professionals have given to calling them Climate Sister Cities. With this knowledge, such cities can build relationships with each other to build and research climate-adaptive infrastructure and services.

Refugee Housing Subsidies

Refugee Housing Subsidies

08/23/22

“Why are housing subsidies vital for refugee communities?”

Refugees often have to look to find a place as soon as possible with strict finances and hurtles to obtain employment. This means that assistance can provide a lot of help to get through. One way can come in the form of Refugee Housing Subsidies, in which governments and local organizations step up to help pay for refugee housing. This is a proven strategy, whether it be for Afghans in the U.S or Ukrainians in Poland.