"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Earth/Climate science
Why COVID Had Made People Better at Remote Work
06/22/22
“Why has COVID made people better at remote work?”
COVID had forced scores of people to begin remote work full time. This has made them much more skilled and adept at remote work. This is Why COVID Had Made People Better at Remote Work.
Why Climate Change is Making Weather Prediction Less Accurate
06/21/22
“Why is climate change making weather prediction less accurate?”
Weather prediction uses current weather patterns and historical data to infer what the temperature will be like in the near future. However, the advent of climate change is causing weather patterns to deviate from the historical average and become more chaotic, therefore hampering weather prediction efforts. This is Why Climate Change is Making Weather Prediction Less Accurate.
Why Walls Destroy Environments
06/20/22
“Why do walls destroy environments?”
Migration is one of the most important processes of nature, whether it’s animals finding a new hunting ground or plant seeds traveling in the wind. However, when walls are built, these processes are disrupted and lead to environmental destruction. For example, Previous U.S President Trump’s plans to build a wall with Mexico would have crushed the surrounding habitat and seawalls accelerate beach erosion. This is Why Walls Destroy Environments.
Why the Increasing Frequency and Ferocity of Climate Disasters Will Lead To More People Becoming Climate Professionals
06/19/22
“Why will the increasing frequency and ferocity of climate disasters lead to more people becoming climate professionals?”
Many people have become climate professionals due to experiencing a disaster, whether it be wildfires in California or floods in Bangladesh, Climate change is leading to disasters becoming more frequent and ferocious. Therefore, more and more people are going to be inspired to become climate professionals. This is Why the Increasing Frequency and Ferocity of Climate Disasters Will Lead To More People Becoming Climate Professionals.
Why California is Going to Have a Very Intense Summer in 2022
06/15/22
“Why is California going to have a very intense summer in 2022?”
Mediterranean climates are famous around the world for having a lot of fun activities to do in the Summer. Beautiful beaches, pristine forests, and mellow hangouts are just a sliver of the offerings. However, Summer is also one of the most liable times for these regions. The increased temperatures and decreased humidity allow for fires, droughts, and heat to set in. And with climate change, this is only expected to become worse.
With projections of even great temperatures and dryness this year, California is expected to have a very intense Summer. It will need to prepare, harden, and give its residents adequate information. This is Why California is Going to Have a Very Intense Summer in 2022.
Why Climate Destinations Need to Have Their Culture Changed to Become More Welcoming
06/12/22
“Why do climate destinations need to have their culture changed to become more welcoming?”
Refugees are going to have to flee unbearable climate conditions and settle in climate destinations in the future. While this might sound simple in theory, in practice these destinations will need to have a very welcoming culture to accept these migrants, especially since a disproportionate number will be coming from communities that have been oppressed by supremacist structures for generations. This is Why Climate Destinations Need to Have Their Culture Changed to Become More Welcoming.
Why Recycling Furniture is Good for the Environment
06/05/22
“Why is recycling furniture good for the environment?”
Furniture is often thrown out when it is no longer needed to be used by the original owner. But if it can be given to someone else who needs it then it can be repurposed well and not cause waste. This is Why Recycling Furniture is Good for the Environment.
Why Climate Change Will Lead to More People Smelling
06/04/22
“Why will climate change lead to more people smelling?”
Climate change is going to increase temperatures and humidity in many parts of the globe. This tends to make people sweat and smell more. This is Why Climate Change Will Lead to More People Smelling.
Why Multi-Methodology Papers Will Be Critical for Climate Adaptation Research
05/30/22
“Why will multi-methodology papers be critical for climate adaptation research?”
Climate adaptation is a tricky subject to research. The non-Indigenous world is approaching it with a formalized for the first time, and it doesn’t know how to obtain strong results. One way to solve this is to go forward with multi-methodology papers, which will have many different angles to look at a problem. This is Why Multi-Methodology Papers Will Be Critical for Climate Adaptation Research.
