"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
Why Cremation Could Be Better for the Environment
12/10/20
“Why could cremation be better for the environment?”
Every life must come to an end. While it is always a sorrowful thing, we must always keep our loved ones in our memories. One way people try to do this is through burial. However, this takes up a large amount of land. To try to be less impactful, we can opt for cremation instead, which takes up practically no land. This is Why Cremation Could Be Better for the Environment.
Climate Change and Ethnic Migration in the U.S
12/09/20
“How will climate change spur ethnic migration in the United States?”
There is no doubt that climate change is going to cause migration in the U.S. However, what is less well-studied is that people who belong to distinct ethnic communities will migrate differently. Since ethnic enclaves provide a degree of safety for these people, if one location is threatened then they may migrate to another one somewhere else in the U.S or build a new one. This is the effect of Climate Change and Ethnic Migration in the U.S.
Climate Adaptation Project Collaboration
12/08/20
“How can teams collaborate on climate adaptation projects?”
Climate adaptation projects are the bedrock behind surviving in the new climate paradigm. This can be assisted by Climate Adaptation Project Collaboration, in which teams work together. This way we can achieve synergy and obtain the best and brightest results for humanity.
Municipal Seawall Inequality
12/07/20
“How will there be inequality in municipal seawall usage?”
Municipalities will be building sea walls to protect against future climate impacts. However, neighborhoods with more financial assets will be able to pay for these on a much greater basis than lower-income ones. When a disaster strikes, those who already have fewer means to economically cope will be hit harder. This resulting Municipal Seawall Inequality can only be resolved with a third-party intervention.
Why Sea Level Rise Will Have a Disproportionate Effect on Public Housing in the U.S
12/06/20
“Why will sea level rise be disastrous for U.S Public Housing?”
Public housing is a lifeline for many residents in financial distress. The subsidized rents that it provides allows for people to stay in an area they otherwise could not have afforded. However, due to historic and present systems of racial oppression, public housing in the U.S is often located in areas more prone to flooding. Research has shown that this means that the advent of climate change and sea level rise will lead to a sizeable portion of U.S public housing to be swallowed up if not action is taken. It is important for the public to understand Why Sea Level Rise Will Have a Disproportionate Effect on Public Housing in the U.S so proper action can be taken to mitigate these effects.
Disaster Response Emergency Services
12/05/20
“How can we protect people and property during and after a disaster event?”
Disaster can destroy entire communities and livelihoods within a matter of moments. For this reason, quick response needs to be deployed. This can take the form of Disaster Response Emergency Services, in which emergency teams go out and help with recovery. Examples of emergency services include firefighters and quick response medical teams.
Climate Fiction
12/04/20
“Why exactly will climate change fiction be so important?”
Fiction is a very popular past time for many people of all ages. Often times, it reflects the reality that we live in. With the advent of climate change, we are starting to see the explosion of popularity of Climate Fiction. Climate fiction will allow us to realize the potential future that we may live in and how we will need to adapt.
Climate Migration Modeling
12/03/20
“How can we model climate migration?”
Climate migration is going to become a more important topic in the coming years as less land becomes habitable due to extreme heat, sea-level rise, and wildfires. To project how these changes will occur, Climate Migration Modeling can be undertaken by taking in climatic changes and economic drivers and seeing how demography will play out. This will be especially important for urban planners so they can design cities based on how many people will arrive or leave.
Adaptation Project Foreclosure
12/02/20
“What happens when an entity can’t pay its debts for an adaptation project?”
Numerous adaptation projects are able to come to life because they were financed through some form of bond. However, if the entity that took out the bond is unable to keep up with its debts, then its project assets could be repossessed. Adaptation Project Foreclosure holds the potential to become a serious problem in the future and equity groups will need to take note.
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