"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
Why Is Driving More Dangerous in the First Rain After a Dry Spell
11/08/22
“Why is driving more dangerous in the first rain after a dry spell?”
Cars drip oil onto the road when they run. Over time, these oil spills will build up. When it begins to rain after a long dry spell, the oil will slush away and form a coat. This slippery surface will cause cars to hydroplane and crash. This is Why Driving is More Dangerous in the First Rain After a Dry Spell.
Why Air Pollution Harms Local Fruit
11/07/22
“Why does air pollution harm local fruit?”
Air pollution harms human health. Air pollution harms building quality. But did you know that air pollution also harms fruit being grown? Research from Ontario Canada has shown that when agriculture is exposed to air pollution, it can develop bruises, markings, and even die! This is Why Air Pollution Harms Local Fruit.
Climate Variation Within Cities
11/06/22
“How can climate vary within a city?”
People often think of cities as having a uniform climate. However, some cities are so large or have geographic features that lead to variations of climate within themselves. One example is San Francisco California, where its proximity to the ocean and dozens of hills lead to multiple microclimates throughout the town.
Vehicle Fleets to Evacuate Climate Refugees
11/05/22
“How can we use vehicle fleets to evacuate climate refugees?”
Climate disasters may force massive numbers of refugees to evacuate a given area. However, if they don’t have adequate transport many can become stranded. Because of this, it is important for governments and organizations to develop Vehicle Fleets to Evacuate Climate Refugees. This can come in the form of buses, helicopters, boats, and many others.
Why Climate Change Will Cause More Weeds to Grow in Formerly Cold Areas
11/04/22
“Why will climate change cause more weeds to grow in formerly cold areas?”
Weeds often have trouble growing in low-temperature areas. But with the advent of climate change, these places are going to get warmer. This will allow more weeds to grow, harming the local ecosystem. This is Why Climate Change Will Cause More Weeds to Grow in Formerly Cold Areas.
Why Housing Abundance Will Make it Easier for Climate Refugees to Move
11/03/22
“Why will housing abundance make it easier for climate refugees to move?”
Climate refugees need to move often. One of the biggest hurdles is finding a place suitable to their needs. If there is an abundance of housing, then they will have more options and make it easier to go where they need. This is Why Housing Abundance Will Make it Easier for Climate Refugees to Move.
Why Activists Need To Make Sure That Smart Cities Are Not Used for Policing
11/02/22
“Why do activists need to make sure that smart cities are not used for policing?”
Smart cities use sensor technologies and wireless communications to improve a city’s functionality. However, these technologies can also be used for entrenching policing. One example is China’s use of facial recognition on Uyghurs. To ensure this doesn’t happen, activists need to protest against this. Harlem residents and students at Columbia University are working to make sure this does not get implemented in New York City. This is Why Activists Need To Make Sure That Smart Cities Are Not Used for Policing.
Why Overusing Portable Generators Can Lead to Severe Air Pollution
11/01/22
“Why can overusing portable generators lead to severe air pollution?”
When the power goes out, people often rely on portable generators to make ends meet. However, most of these contraptions use fossil fuels for operation. Given enough abundance, this can lead to severe air pollution. Governments and organizations need to provide reliable electrical infrastructure and distributed energy resources to manage this. This is Why Overusing Portable Generators Can Lead to Severe Air Pollution.
Climate Migration Advertising
10/31/22
“How will places advertise to attract climate migrants in the future?”
Climate change is going to force entire communities to move. Some cities will fare better than others and may want to take in more people. They can spread this message through Climate Migration Destination Advertising. Notable examples include Duluth Minnesota and Buffalo New York.
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