"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
Drinking Water Disinfection
10/09/21
“Why do we have to perform water disinfection?”
Drinking water can become polluted for a multitude of reasons, whether it be from a toxin spill, mold growth, or just waiting around too long in a container. This can lead to health problems and even death in the people who drink it. For this reason, we have to pursue Drinking Water Disinfection. This can be done through a variety of means, such as using chemical agents or innovative physical means.
Disaster Reparations
10/08/21
“Why may we have to give extra disaster reparations to communities?”
Disasters happen all the time. However, many frontline communities have been placed in more perilous areas due to structural oppression. Because of this, when disasters do occur, extra reparations may have to be given since the people were forced into living in such dangerous places. This is why Disaster Reparations are so important.
Post-Flood Housing Condemnations
10/07/21
“Why will housing condemnations occur after flood events?”
After a flooding event, houses can become uninhabitable due to mold, breakdown, and other conditions. To solve this, Post-Flood Housing Condemnations may have to be carried out to ensure that conditions do not get worse for the local area.
Grants for Minor Post-Disaster Rebuilding
10/06/21
“Why are grants for minor post-disaster rebuilding projects so important?”
Many disaster grants are designed for large-scale events that level entire areas. However, this may not be as helpful for smaller disaster rebuilding, which have no designations. To counter this, municipalities and organizations can create Grants for Minor Post-Disaster Rebuilding that allow residents to get the funds to rebuild when they need to. Finances for this can come from taxes or donations.
Post-Flood Home Assessments
10/05/21
“Why do damaged homes need to be assessed after floods?”
Floods disasters can have a massive impact on people’s homes. The overflow of water can cause foundations to be weakened, structures to be damaged, and toxic mold to grow. If this is not taken care of, then it can lead to health problems for the inhabitants or even physical collapse. To prevent this, home assessments need to be carried out to ensure that the space is habitable. For this reason, Post-Flood Home Assessments are a crucial part of disaster recovery.
Freshwater Planning in the Face of Climate Change
10/04/21
“Why will we need to think about how climate change will impact freshwater planning?”
Freshwater resources are critical to sustaining a population. However, climate change is going to pollute more and more freshwater sources and make things more difficult. As a result, communities may need to invest more resources in procuring new water resources and creating filtration systems. This is why Freshwater Planning in the Face of Climate Change is so critical.
Why Meat Rationing Could Lead to Carbon Emission Reductions
10/03/21
“How could meat rationing lead to carbon emission reductions?”
Meat packs a very large carbon footprint. One way for a society to do its part to curb climate change is to ration meat. While this could be politically difficult, governments have a lot to gain through this action. This is Why Meat Rationing Could Lead to Carbon Emission Reductions.
Pipeline Fatigue
10/02/21
“How do pipelines become fatigued after use?”
Pipelines are the blood vessels of many municipal water infrastructure systems. However, like most pieces of machinery, the more it is used the more damage it will develop. This can turn into things like crack propagation and rusting. Because of this, Pipeline Fatigue is something very important that engineers and municipal planners have to look out for.
Why Ending Fossil Fuel Extraction Will Lead to Fewer Disasters
10/01/21
“Why will ending fossil fuel extraction lead to fewer disasters?”
Fossil fuel extraction is a risky business. The process is extremely dangerous, and one unthought response can lead to an explosion. The less this extraction occurs, the less likely such events happen. This is Why Ending Fossil Fuel Extraction Will Lead to Fewer Disasters.
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