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Category: Earth/Climate science
Why Communal Living Builds Greater Climate Resilience
08/08/21
“Why does communal living build greater climate resilience?”
Living alone in the face of climate disaster can be very difficult. You have to always be on guard, grab your own supplies, and make your path. However, if you live with other people, then this problem can be avoided and supplies can be shared communally. This is Why Communal Living Builds Greater Climate Resilience.
Preemptive Wildfire Evacuations
08/07/21
“Why may people preemptively evacuate their homes in face of a wildfire?”
The ever-increasing amounts of wildfires is forcing many regions to think creatively. However, one tactic holds a lot of promise with an equal amount of controversy. What if when people sensed that wildfire conditions were getting intense, that they evacuate to make sure they don’t have to get out in a hurry? This is how Preemptive Wildfire Evacuations work and will be implemented more often as time goes by.
How Virtual Tourism Can Save Carbon Emissions
08/06/21
“How can virtual tourism save carbon emissions?”
Travelling to another place can be one of the most exciting things one can do in their lives. However, the mode of transport may release carbon emissions, whether it be a plane burning jet fuel or an automobile burning gasoline. So how can we mitigate against this? Well, what if we were to have people peek into new locations using virtual technologies? This way, people won’t be contributing so much carbon emissions to transport. This is How Virtual Tourism Can Save Carbon Emissions.
Heat Wave and Wildfire Co-Disasters
08/05/21
“How do heat waves and wildfires coincide with each other?”
High temperatures often set the stage for a wildfire to occur. This is because hotter foliage is more flammable and liable to such disasters. This is why Heat Wave and Wildfire Co-Disasters are so common.
Cross-Border Wildfires
08/04/21
“What happens when wildfires cross international borders?”
National borders are artificial, and wildfires go through them as such. Cross-Border Wildfires are a very intense issue issues which must be solved with International Wildfire Cooperation.
Why Pursuing Human Rights is Powerful for Climate Mitigation
08/03/21
“Why is pursuing human rights powerful for climate mitigation?”
Climate change has been fueled by the same practices that lead to human exploitation, whether it be resource extraction, colonialism, or redlining. So logically speaking, it would be practical to curb carbon emissions by ending these assaults. This is Why Pursuing Human Rights is Powerful for Climate Mitigation.
Financing Infrastructure Resilience Upgrades During Repairs
08/02/21
“How can we finance infrastructure resilience upgrades during repairs?”
Infrastructure resilience upgrades are becoming more and more necessary during the time of climate upheaval. However, oftentimes we also have to repair the infrastructure we currently have. So would it be possible to accomplish both at once? Well. if we look at Financing Infrastructure Resilience Upgrades During Repairs, we can replace what was old and broken with new things. This can be done through selecting technologies that offer greater protection for a lower price, doing complete rebuilds, or looking into business case solutions for funders.
Porous Cement for Flood Resilience in Streets
08/01/21
“How can porous cement build blood resilience in streets?”
City streets are subject to flooding due to the fact that water builds up and has no place to go. One way to solve this would be to use Porous Cement for Flood Resilience in Streets. This way, water will be able to flow out and ensure people’s safety. This technique can be applied to repairs of existing roadways so that municipalities can build back better after a storm.
Why Competing Flood Risk Analytic Solutions Can Lead to Better Software
07/31/21
“Why can competing flood risk analytic software offers lead to better solutions?”
Flood risk analytic solutions are offered by a variety of different companies, some of them competing. To overcome the competition, companies will need to innovate to make a better product. This is Why Competing Flood Risk Analytic Solutions Can Lead to Better Software.
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