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Category: Ecology
Why Subsidizing Education Will Lead to More Brilliant Environmentalists
08/15/22
“Why would subsidizing education lead to more brilliant environmentalists?”
A high-quality education is one of the most important aspects of a developing young environmentalist. However, in many places such an opportunity is unaffordable. But through education subsidization, this gap can be narrowed. This is Why Subsidizing Education Will Lead to More Brilliant Environmentalists.
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.
Why Decreasing Gas Usage Advances Indigenous Rights
02/07/22
“Why can decreasing natural gas usage advance Indigenous rights?”
Natural gas pipelines are vulnerable to leaks and stressful environmental impacts. Energy companies disproportionately place these networks on Indigenous territory because they are aware that they will face legal ramifications as a result of settler-colonial power structures. However, if people decrease their gas usage, there will be less demand for these pipelines, and Indigenous land will be pressured much less. This is Why Decreasing Gas Usage Advances Indigenous Rights.
Why Climate Change Will Further Exacerbate Freshwater Contamination
09/25/21
“Why will climate change further exacerbate freshwater contamination?”
The rise in temperatures will lead to excess eutrophication and increase algae growth in many areas. This will lead to further contamination of freshwater that could eventually spill over and pollute the drinking supply. This is Why Climate Change Will Further Exacerbate Freshwater Contamination.
Wildfire Tree Trimming Mandates
09/19/21
“Why are wildfire tree trimming mandates so important?”
An overgrowth of foliage can lead areas with Mediterranean climates to be vulnerable to wildfire breakouts. So how could governments work to solve this? Well, what if we were to institute Wildfire Tree Trimming Mandates, such that a certain number of trees must be cut down each year? This allows for greater climatic resilience and increased safety for residents.
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.
Why Climate-Exacerbated Wildfires Will Destroy Towns
07/01/21
“Why will climate-exacerbated wildfires destroy towns?”
Wildfires are becoming more and more deadly with the advent of climate change. Things have been getting so bad, that entire towns have been destroyed, whether it be Paradise California in 2018 or Lyton British Columbia in 2021. This is Why Climate-Exacerbated Wildfires Will Destroy Towns.
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Why Adding More Grassy Space to Sidewalks Will Make Cities More Heat Resilient
06/19/21
“Why will adding more grassy space to sidewalks make cities more heat resilient?”
During heat waves, concrete becomes hot and makes cities less walkable and more unpleasant to stay in. But how can we use our problem-solving skills to change this? Well, we know that vegetation is able to do well in hot weather and not be too hot to touch. So what if we were to put in more grassy areas to sidewalks? That way, people can step on it during heatwaves and heat can be absorbed. This is a prime solution and is Why Adding More Grassy Space to Sidewalks Will Make Cities More Heat Resilient.
Why Removing Car Roads Could Be a Smart Climate Resilience Strategy
06/04/21
“How can removing car roads be a smart climate resilience strategy?”
Car roads are made of non-porous cement that causes water to build up during floods. By removing car roads and converting it into nature-based material more suitable for walking, the water could be absorbed instead. This is Why Removing Car Roads Could Be a Smart Climate Resilience Strategy.
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