"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
Pollution Build-up in Pipes
07/18/21
“How does pollution build up in pipes?”
Pipes allow for humans to access water and other necessary liquids with ease. However, over time, pollutants may leak in and build up in this same infrastructure. Because of this, municipal water managers must be aware of Pollution Build-up in Pipes.
Utility Pipe Replacement
07/17/21
“Why do utilities have to replace their pipes?”
Pipes are the veins for water utilities. However, due to age, use, and external impacts they become damaged. Because of this, Utility Pipe Replacement may have to occur. This can be a complex process because utility pipes may be underground and have to be dug up.
Why Water Storage Tanks Stabilize Water Utility Operations
07/16/21
“Why do water storage tanks stabilize water utility operations?”
Water utilities take water from sources to endpoints. However, sometimes consumer demand is too much for the sources to handle all at once. So how could we use our engineering mindsets to solve this problem? Well, what if we were to have some sort of storage medium, like a tank, to deliver water at a later point? Well, this is exactly what happens, and is Why Water Storage Tanks Stabilize Water Utility Operations.
Why Housing Markets in Areas Less Prone to Extreme Heat Waves May Become More Expensive Because of Climate Change
07/15/21
“Why will places with cooler climates become more expensive to live in?”
Temperatures all over the world are going to become hotter because of climate change. However, places with cooler climates will be less drastically-affected on a year-round basis. Even though these areas will still be subject to deadly heat waves, their perception of safety will drive demand to live there and therefore increase prices. This is Why Housing Markets in Areas Less Prone to Extreme Heat Waves May Become More Expensive Because of Climate Change.
Utility Well Replacements
07/14/21
“Why do water utilities need to replace wells?”
Utility wells break down from time-to-time, whether it be because of wear and tear or physical contamination. To solve this, Utility Well Replacements need to occur so customers can receive a safe and adequate supply of water.
Using Drones to for Disaster Damage Inspection
07/13/20
“How can we use drones to inspect the damages derived from disasters?”
Drone technology is a large paradigm shift when it comes to remote monitoring. One of the greatest applications it has is for analyzing damage done to areas from disasters. Because of this, drones make a very handy tool when it comes to disaster recovery by being able to do complete monitoring. This is why Using Drones to for Disaster Damage Inspection represents such a paradigm shift.
Retrofit Programs for Heat Resilience
07/12/21
“Why will retrofit programs be so necessary in the face of climate change?”
It’s a scientific fact that nowhere is going to be safe from climate change. Buildings all over the world are going to need to be changed-out to accommodate for the rise in global temperatures. So how can we solve this? Well, what if we were to use public-sector action to invest in Retrofit Programs for Heat Resilience? That way, we can ensure the safety of our community and prepare ourselves to live in the new climate paradigm.
Why Every Part of the World Will Have to Prepare For Extreme Heat
07/11/21
“Why will every part of the world have to prepare for extreme heat?”
Many people are migrating to cooler regions to ensure that they won’t have to suffer in the new climate paradigm. However, this shift in temperatures will bring heat storms everywhere imaginable. To illustrate, last month the town of Lytton in chilly British Columbia broke temperatures of 49.6 degrees celsius (121.3 fahrenheit), more than the maximum of Las Vegas or Tucson! This is Why Every Part of the World Will Have to Prepare For Extreme Heat.
Redesigning Cities for Extreme Heat
07/10/21
“How can we redesign cities for extreme heat?”
No matter where in the world you live, whether it be Portland or Peshawar, climate change is going to exacerbate extreme heat. As such, we need to focus on Redesigning Cities for Extreme Heat, whether it be planting trees in public spaces, using less heat-absorbing materials for roads, or putting heat-flow channels in cities.
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