"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
Wildfire Firefighter Breaks
09/08/22
“Why are wildfire firefighter breaks so important?”
Wildfire firefighters have to work for long continuous hours at a time, even upwards of 20 hours. If they make a mistake from exhaustion, it can be fatal. For this reason, Wildfire Firefighter Breaks are incredibly important.
Why Tree Planting Programs in Redlined Neighborhoods Would Build Heat Equity
09/07/22
“Why would tree planting programs in redlined neighborhoods build heat equity?”
Redlined neighborhoods in the U.S have fewer trees, shade, and foliage, causing them to become much warmer during heat waves. But by committing to programs to plant more trees, progress can be made in correcting this decades-long inequity. This is Why Tree Planting Programs in Redlined Neighborhoods Would Build Heat Equity.
Low-Energy Household Cooling Fans
09/06/22
“Why can low-energy household cooling fans be a lifesaver for heat wave resilience?”
People turn on cooling appliances en-masse when heat waves arrive. This sudden jolt of energy demand can put a massive strain on the grid and even lead to damage. One band-aid to this problem is to invest in Low-Energy Household Cooling Fans. This way system operations can be kept stable.
Wildfire Firefighter Hydration
09/05/22
“Why is hydration for wildfire firefighters so important?”
Wildfire firefighters have to operate in some of the most brutal conditions imaginable. They can be forced to relocate to remote areas at a moment’s notice, work for upwards of twenty-hour shifts, and put their lives on the line for their communities. In doing all of this in ultra-high temperatures and heavy gear, dehydration can set in fast. To combat this, Wildfire Firefighter Hydration needs to be taken seriously and systematically. Research has shown that wildfire firefighters need to drink around 1 liter per hour of activity.
Why Potential Homebuyers Should Have Easy Access to Wildfire Information
09/04/22
“Why should potential homebuyers have easy access to wildfire information?”
Wildfires are becoming an increasingly persistent threat with the advent of wildfires. So much so that they can threaten to burn down entire towns at a moment’s notice. Since people put their entire livelihoods into their homes, it would only make sense for potential homeowners to have easy access to this information. This is Why Potential Homebuyers Should Have Easy Access to Wildfire Information.
Why Heat Waves Are a Warning Sign for Wildfires During California’s Dry Season
09/03/22
“Why are heat waves a warning sign for wildfires during California’s dry season?”
Wildfires occur during abnormally hot and dry conditions. In California, there’s an entire dry season. Therefore, when a heat wave occurs, it exacerbates the potential for a wildfire. This is Why Heat Waves Are a Warning Sign for Wildfires During California’s Dry Season.
Why the Floods in Pakistan Show the Uneven Balance of Climate Impacts on the Global South
09/02/22
“Why do the floods in Pakistan show the uneven balance of climate impacts on the Global South?”
Pakistan is being inundated with floods that have covered over 1/3rd of its land. Much of this is due to exacerbation by climate change. However, Pakistan has contributed to only 1% of global carbon emissions despite having a little under a third of its population. It doesn’t take much mathematical analysis to realize that this is completely unfair. But Pakistan is only one of many instances of how disproportionate climate impacts will be on the Global South and why the Global North has to take an internal reckoning. This is Why the Floods in Pakistan Show the Uneven Balance of Climate Impacts on the Global South.
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Why the Melting Glaciers in Pakistan Are Making Its Flooding Worse
09/01/22
“Why are the melting glaciers in Pakistan making its flooding worse?”
Pakistan is home to more glaciers than anywhere outside of the North Pole. However, with the advent of climate change, these glaciers are melting more and more. Its Himalayan ice is now being lost from glaciers at least ten times higher than the average rate over the past centuries This is exacerbating the floods in Pakistan and is Why the Melting Glaciers in Pakistan Is Making Its Flooding Worse.
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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