"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
Why a Cryptocurrency Tax Would Be Good for the Environment
05/14/22
“Why would a blockchain tax be good for the environment?”
Mining cryptocurrency consumes large amounts of electricity. However, if governments were to implement a tax on creating new pieces of bit currency, then it would force operations to slow down and therefore consume less energy. This is Why a Cryptocurrency Tax Would Be Good for the Environment.
Why Climate Adaptation Should be a Fundamental Part of Urban Planning Education
05/13/22
“Why should climate adaptation be a fundamental part of urban planning education?”
Climate change is going to be the biggest force to impact cities in the future. It’s going to lead to flooding, droughts, heatwaves, and all sorts of issues. For this reason, the next generation of urban planners should be tasked with learning how to tackle this. This is Why Climate Adaptation Should be a Fundamental Part of Urban Planning Education.
Why Backup Generators Purchased for Resilience Also Work for Wartime
05/12/22
“Why do backup generators purchased for resilience also work for wartime?”
Backup generators are often purchased with resilience purposes in mind such as power outages. However, they also work well during wartime as centralized power supply can be knocked out or dangerous to use. If used correctly, countless lives can be saved. This is Why Backup Generators Purchased for Resilience Also Work for Wartime
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Why Governments Should Prioritize Infrastructure Rebuilding After War
05/11/22
“Why should governments prioritize infrastructure rebuilding after war?”
Infrastructure is often in ruins once an invasive war is over. Since people’s livelihoods depend on having safe and adequate infrastructure, it would only make sense to prioritize rebuilding it. This can come in the form of budget-balancing toward infrastructure to seeking international finance in support of it.
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Why Repairing Plumbing After War is Critical for Public Health
05/10/22
“Why is repairing plumbing after war critical for public health?”
Modern plumbing is vital for public health, whether it be for personal sanitation or providing drinking water. When these infrastructure systems are damaged from the war, basic needs go unfulfilled. Reconstruction must then become a priority. This is Why Repairing Plumbing After War is Critical for Public Health.
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Repairing Plumbing After War
05/09/22
“Why do governments and organizations need to look into repairing plumbing after war?”
All sorts of infrastructure are damaged after war. Since sanitation and water delivery are fundamental for life, repairing this infrastructure after the war is vital. Replaced pipes can be more durable and environmentally friendly than the ones they replaced. Financing this can be accomplished in a multitude of ways, ranging from international assistance, taxes on civilians and businesses, and appropriation of reparations. This is why Repairing Plumbing After War is so important.
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Why Census Agencies Should Integrate Climate Change Impacts Into Population Projections
05/08/22
“Why should census agencies integrate climate change impacts into their projections?”
Census agencies base their population projections on a multitude of factors. However, one of the biggest drivers of future migration will be climate change, As such, it would only be logical for it to become a variable. This is Why Census Agencies Should Integrate Climate Change Impacts Into Population Projections.
Disaster Horror Fiction Stories
05/08/22
“What are disaster horror fiction stories?”
Horror fiction stories can be great fun. Sometimes they integrate disasters into them to make Disaster Horror Fiction Stories.
Why Changing Culture to Accommodate Climate Refugees is Important
05/06/22
“Why is changing culture to accommodate climate refugees important?”
Receiving communities for climate refugees require a large amount of infrastructure to accommodate newcomers. One of these is culture. If a community does not have a welcoming culture, then it will not be able to take new people in. This is Why Changing Culture to Accommodate Climate Refugees is Important.
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