"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Earth/Climate science
Wet Seasons
02/16/20
“When is the season wetter than normal?”
Everything in this world must strike a balance. Just like there are seasons that are drier than average, there are seasons that are wetter than average. With climate change, these Wet Seasons are being driven out of whack.
Dry Season
02/15/20
“What are seasons with little rain?”
Seasons all over the world are quite dynamic. Periods with little rain are often called Dry Season and are one of the primary causes behind droughts and wildfires.
How Land Loss From Sea-Level Rise Can Harm Economies
02/12/20
“How can the loss of coastal land lead to economic devastation?”
The coast is the basis of life for many communities. whether it be catching fish, trade in ports, or money from tourism. However, as global temperature levels climb, so will the sea-level. This will engulf land around coastal communities, severing them from their income source, resulting in financial ruin. This is How Land Loss From Sea-Level Rise Can Harm Economies.
Salinity Loss
02/11/20
“Why is a body of water losing salinity levels a bad thing?”
The amount of saltwater in this world is massive. Standing at around 1.386 billion cubic kilometers, saltwater makes up 97.5% of all water on this planet. However, as freshwater rain and river overflowing spills into saltwater and creates Salinity Loss, the environmental and economic damage can be long-lasting.
Why Public Health and Climate Resilience Are Intertwined
02/09/20
“Why is it that public health and climate resilience go hand in hand?”
Although often thought of as completely separate disciplines, public health and climate resilience are closely intertwined. Climate resilience is about withstanding and bouncing forward from the effects of climate change, some of which such as wildfire smoke and extreme heat have implications for public health. This is Why Public Health and Climate Resilience Are Intertwined.
Why Timing for Prescribed Burns in Crucial for Wildfire Resilience
02/06/20
“Why is it important for resilience that we perform prescribed burns at the right time?”
Prescribed burning is one of the most common methods for making a landscape more resilient to wildfires. However, some native plant life might be adapted to burn at certain times of the year. If they are lit on fire outside of this time period, then ecological mayhem may ensue and end up harming the environment. This is Why Timing for Prescribed Burns in Crucial for Wildfire Resilience.
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Inland Flooding
01/30/20
“How can floods occur in inland areas?”
When people think of floods, particularly climate-induced ones, a picture of a coastline being plunged over probably comes to mind. However, being by the seaside is not a requirement for floods. Inland areas can become flooded from downpours of rain, levees breaking, or even snowpacks melting too quickly! Inland Flooding is going to become a larger and larger problem in years to come, and resilience planners must take this into consideration. Famous inland floods in the U.S include the 1889 Johnstown Flood in Western Pennsylvania and the 2013 Colorado floods.
Wildland-Urban Interface Maps
01/25/20
“Why are maps of the wildland-urban interface so important?”
The wildland-urban interface defines the nexus between human civilization and the vast swaths of forests on the Earth. And since it has such a paramount effect on resilience and development, Wildland-Urban Interface Maps need to be developed to keep track of everything. With time, these maps will need to be updated to reflect the development of climate change.
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How Climate Change Might Disrupt Air Travel
01/24/20
“How might climate change disrupt air travel as we know it?”
Climate change is on course to disrupt all facets of human experience, including air travel. By making natural disasters and extreme weather more common, airlines will be forced to make tougher touches and experience more delays. This is How Climate Change Might Disrupt Air Travel
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