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Category: Earth/Climate science
Why Rainfall Increases from Climate Change Will Make Traffic Much Worse
01/01/22
“Why will rainfall increases from climate change make traffic much worse?”
Climate change is going to make rainfall increases much more prominent. This will impact all physical infrastructure, including roads. Roads will become more wet and flooded, leading to more traffic clogging and delays. This is Why Rainfall Increases from Climate Change Will Make Traffic Much Worse.
Municipal Water Stress
12/30/21
“What happens when a municipality experiences water stress?”
Municipalities all over the world need water to power their existence. However, when these places run short of water, this can lead to Municipal Water Stress that has horrendous effects on society. Such an event happened in Cape Town South Africa in 2018.
How COVID Stay at Home Orders Can Be Applied to Wildfire Air Pollution Resilience
12/29/21
“How can COVID stay-at-home orders be applied to wildfire air pollution resilience?”
Governments activated COVID stay-at-home orders when they realized that going out in public spaces would be detrimental to public health. The framework developed for these conditions can also be applied to wildfire air pollution since going outside without a mask can hurt people greatly. This is How COVID Stay at Home Orders Can Be Applied to Wildfire Air Pollution Resilience.
Climate Despair
12/28/21
“What happens when we feel so desperate about climate change that we feel we can’t do anything about it?”
Thinking about climate change can be overwhelming. In fact, some people become distraught with all of the grief and turn to Climate Despair and even depression.
Suitable Housing Inspections for Climate Relocation
12/27/21
“How can we perform a suitable housing inspection for climate relocation?”
Climate refugees will need new housing as soon as possible. However, they must be allocated suitable housing. Housing inspectors will have to go and inspect potential sites to ensure that people can move in. This is why Suitable Housing Inspections for Climate Relocation are so important.
Temporary Uniform Housing Relocation Act Moves
12/26/21
“How can temporary moves under the uniform housing relocation act occur?”
When the Uniform Housing Relocation Act (URA) is brought up, it’s common to assume that a movement will be permanent. However, the URA can also be applied for temporary moves, since some projects (such as intensive construction) only occur for a limited amount of time. Temporary Uniform Housing Relocation Act Moves can provide great assistance for families, individuals, and businesses experiencing displacement.
How Taking Part in Holidays Can Increase Community Climate Resilience
12/24/21
“How can taking part in holidays increase community climate resilience?”
Many holidays involve people coming together as a community. This can increase community bonds which in turn leads to better climate resilience. This is How Taking Part in Holidays Can Increase Community Climate Resilience.
To everyone who celebrates it, ¡Feliz Navidad!
Climate Real Estate Taxes on Risky Developments
12/23/21
“Why may we want to think about establishing a real estate tax on risky developments?”
Climate change is going to affect places everywhere, whether it be sea-level rise in Miami or wildfires in Lebanon. Even with these in place, some developers are still thinking about building new housing in risky zones. Since this can become a public liability with the increased destruction, it could be smart to introduce an additional tax on these developments which could then be used to fund climate adaptation measures. This is why Climate Real Estate Taxes on Risky Developments might be a good plan to implement.
How Power Outages Can Lead to Hunger Crises
12/22/21
“How can power outages lead to hunger crises?”
Much of the world’s population relies on electricity to get through with their daily lives. If this source of power is taken away, then it can cause the collapse of said infrastructure. This extends far and wide and includes operations for food such as electric stoves and refrigerators. If this goes, then food will spoil and be unable to be cooked and can lead to starvation. This is How Power Outages Can Lead to Hunger Crises.
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