Straits
11/30/24
“What connects two water basins together?”
Seas and water basins are large bodies of water. There usually needs to be a connection. This can come in the form of Straits, or thin strips of water.
Month: November 2024
Dynamic Programming
Dynamic Programming
11/28/24
“How can we solve a complex programming problem by breaking it into sub-problems?”
Some programming problems can be incredibly complex to solve. But by breaking it into repeatable sub-problems, we can create solutions for these to work into a solution for the larger overall problem eventually. This technique is called Dynamic Programming and can be used in all sorts of applications, ranging from finding the smallest distance between two points to deciding the most optimal way to arrange items in a piece of luggage.
Forest Cover
Forest Cover
11/26/24
“How can we measure land occupied by forest?”
Forests are a critical part of our ecosystems. Forest Cover, or the amount of land taken up by forests, is estimated to blanket 31% of the Earth’s land area. Sustaining forest cover is critical for keeping our planet alive and healthy.
Deforestation
Deforestation
11/25/24
“Why do people destroy forests?”
Forests are the lungs of the world. These dense collections of trees soak in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release fresh oxygen. However, humans will cut down trees for wood or to clear land for development. Deforestation is a major environmental problem that needs to be stopped.
Ex Situ Bioremediation
Ex Situ Bioremediation
11/24/24
“How can we evacuate contaminated areas to a bioremediation treatment facility?”
Bioremediation is a powerful way to decontaminate pollution on the planet. While bioremediation techniques can be directly applied to the contaminated area, they can also be removed to a controlled environment for treatment. These are called Ex Situ Bioremediation techniques.
In Situ Bioremediation
In Situ Bioremediation
12/23/24
“How can bioremediation treat polluted sites directly?”
Bioremediation uses biological organisms to treat pollution. Techniques that directly treat polluted sites are known as In Situ Bioremediation. Potential applications range from directly applying oxygen flow to unsaturated soil zones to adding helpful bacteria.
Bioremediation
Bioremediation
11/22/24
“How can we use biological organisms to remove pollutants?”
Pollution remediation is necessary to restore nature to its proper function. What if we were to use biological systems to accomplish this? Well, this Bioremediation can be carried out using plants, fungi, microalgae, and bacteria to remove pollutants from the environment. Bioremediation is often less expensive and more eco-friendy than artificial processes.
Citizen Advisory Committees
Citizen Advisory Committees
11/21/24
“How can governments work with committees of residents?”
Governments may want to work with their residents on hot-button topics. One way to accomplish this is to form a Citizen Advisory Committee to take in recommendations from community members and local experts on key issues.
Activist Mediation
Activist Mediation
11/20/24
“How can mediators address a power imbalance between parties?”
Most mediation training strives for mediators to be “neutral” between parties. This neutrality can exacerbate any power differentials between two sides since there’s already not a level playing field. Professionals can use Activist Mediation techniques that strive to correct the power imbalance. This creates a non-neutral setting, which may be necessary to arrive at a more equitable outcome.
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