"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
How Radiative Forcing is Causing Climate Change
07/27/19
“How is radiative forcing causing climate change?”
Radiative forcing is the primary driver of Earth’s climate. And since the Earth is trapping more heat, its radiative forcing is increasing and making temperatures hotter. This is How Radiative Forcing is Causing Climate Change.
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Radiative Forcing
07/23/19
“What is the primary influence on Earth’s climate?”
The Earth receives energy from the sun and then radiates some of it out into space. The difference from this is the Radiative Forcing and is the energy that is received by the Earth. This is the primary influence on the Earth’s climate
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Solar Reflection
07/25/19
“How does the Earth reflect sunlight?”
In addition to absorbing sunlight, the Earth also reflects sunlight as Solar Reflection into space.
Solar Insolation
07/24/19
“How does the Earth receive energy from the sun?”
Every second of every minute of every hour the sun is shining upon the Earth. This energy absorbed is known as Solar Insolation and is responsible for shaping the Earth’s climate and solar energy.
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How Climate Change Will Exacerbate the Frequency of Deadly Diseases
07/23/19
“Why will there be more diseases as a result of climate change?”
Insects and viruses thrive in warm climates and human’s immune systems suffer when under temperature stress. As the global climate heats up, more areas will become warmer. This will enable more disease vectors to breed and put stress on humans, therefore vastly increasing susceptibility to illness.. This is How Climate Change Will Exacerbate the Frequency of Deadly Diseases.
Wheeling
07/22/19
“How can we transmit electricity outside of grid boundaries?”
Electricity is usually thought of as being generated and distributed inside the grid boundaries. However, this is not always the case. When this does happen, electricity is said to be wheeled. There are two types of wheeling, one where generation is inside the grid boundary while the load is not (wheel-out) and one where both are outside (wheel-through).
How the Smart Grid Will Increase Electricity Stability
07/21/19
“How will the smart grid help prevent power outages?”
One of the leading causes of power outage is load mismatch. However, with the advent of the smart grid, distribution services will be better at managing this, thereby increasing resilience. This is How the Smart Grid Will Increase Electricity Stability.
Why Building Codes Should Include Resilience and Adaptation Criteria
07/20/19
“Why should there be more focus on resilience and adaptation in building codes?”
The building sector in the industrialized world has become a very standardized process, with many codes stipulating what needs to be accomplished. However, with the advent of climate change and the accompanying increase in frequency of natural disasters, there needs to be more focus on ensuring that new buildings are ready for such phenomena. This can be accomplished by incorporating them into building codes, so developers will be certain to consider them. This is Why Building Codes Should Include Resilience and Adaptation Criteria.
How Electricity Blackouts Affect Cellular Communications
07/19/19
“How do electricity blackouts affect cell phone communications?”
Since many in the industrialized world are not used to blackouts, they may believe that they will be able to access their mobile devices without any issues. However, electricity blackouts can take out communication towers, destroying mobile internet and communications. This is How Electricity Blackouts Affect Cellular Communications.
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