"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Earth/Climate science
Green Infrastructure
07/19/20
“How can greenery be infrastructure?”
When people bring up the term infrastructure, artificial gray infrastructure is often thought of as the focus. However, infrastructure goes well beyond this. Green Infrastructure consists of more natural, nature-based sources such as Green Roofs and Green Stormwater Infrastructure. Green infrastructure is well-suited for flood management, since plants have a natural ability to absorb water.
How Pipeline Failures Harm Local Water Supplies
07/16/20
“How do pipeline failures threaten local water supplies?”
Pipelines are used to transport heavy, often-toxic fluids long distances. Although sturdy, these pieces of infrastructure are not invulnerable. In fact, if damaged, these toxic substances can spill out into localized water sources, contaminating them. This was one of the reasons for the blocking of the Keystone pipeline. This is How Pipeline Failures Harm Local Water Supplies.
Historical Climate Change
07/15/20
“Why is looking at historical climate change useful?”
Climate change is often talked about as if its a modern phenomenon. However, nothing could be further from the truth. The Earth’s internal processes and external environment has a deep effect on it, and by looking at Historical Climate Change we can obtain a better understanding of what factors affect present climate change.
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Climate Adaptation Budget Prioritization
07/14/20
“How should we prioritize budgets for climate adaptation?”
Climate adaptation is a fascinating world. There seem to be so many projects to do, from wildfire research to flood planning. However, all of these cost time and money, which are not finite resources. Because of this, Climate Adaptation Budget Prioritization needs to take place. This includes activities such as scoping out the needs for the community, evaluating cash on hand, and creating a long-term scenario plan.
Climate Reassurance
07/13/20
“Why do we need to be reassured about surviving and thriving in climate change?”
Every day, we seem to be bombarded with bad news about the climate. Whether it be the ever-rising sea levels or the ascent of more vermin infestations, things seem to be perpetually making our climate anxiety tick. But extreme fear will only lead to paralysis. Climate Reassurance can be used to inform everyone that change is possible and that we can get this solution under control. One example includes the world-famous Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez and her Green New Deal Platform.
The Social Cost of Carbon
07/12/20
“How can we assign a social cost to carbon?”
As the climate becomes hotter and hotter, the more disasters will take place over the world. And since this increase is primarily driven by carbon, wouldn’t it make sense to estimate the amount of economic damage that emitting one more unit of CO2 would do? This is the main idea behind The Social Cost of Carbon and is an avenue being explored by researchers all over the world.
Climate Anxiety
07/11/20
“Why are people becoming more anxious about the changing climate?”
Anxiety is a common part of human existence, whether it be from passing a test to losing one’s job. However, with the advent of climate, Climate Anxiety is going to become apparent as people will be nervous about losing their places of residence and livelihoods to climate change.
Climate-Induced Insect Swarm Resilience
07/09/20
“Why will we have to prepare for climate-induced insect swarms?”
With the advent of climate change, insect swarms are going to become much more prevalent. To combat this, governments and communities are going to see how they can adapt to this and create Climate-Induced Insect Swarm Resilience. This can be accomplished by many actions such as preparing supplies or refurbishing homes.
Why a Diverse Stakeholder Group Is Necessary for Proper Climate Adaptation Work
06/30/20
“Why is a diverse stakeholder group necessary for proper climate adaptation work?”
Climate Adaptation projects revolve around working with stakeholders. But if the stakeholder group is comprised only of individuals from systematically privileged backgrounds, then numerous misadaptations may occur. If representatives from all communities affected can attend, then this problem can be filtered out. This is Why a Diverse Stakeholder Group Is Necessary for Proper Climate Adaptation Work.
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