"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Engineering
Climate Adaptation Innovation Zones
12/20/20
“How can we make innovation zones for climate adaptation?”
Municipal governments have made designated research industrial parks to concentrate high-tech companies and spur innovation. The same can be done with climate adaptation organizations in Climate Adaptation Innovation Zones. All that is needed is funding and space for these organizations as well as the talent demand.
Why Oil Dependence is a Resilience Issue
12/17/20
“Why is oil dependence a resilience issue?”
Some countries are dependent on external materials. For many, this resource is oil. What makes oil dependence so killing is that if the supplies stop, the entire country can be shut down, just like the 1970s oil crisis. This is Why Oil Dependence is a Resilience Issue.
Climate Adaptation Fundraising
12/16/20
“How can we establish fundraising for climate adaptation projects?”
Climate change adaptation projects are the backbone of creating physical resilience to new weather conditions. However, none of this can be accomplished without any funding. The way to accomplish this will be to engage in Climate Adaptation Fundraising, whether it be through government funding, private capital investment, or loans. Through this, we can create a sustainable world for all.
Climate Change and Historic Site Desecration
12/14/20
“How will climate change desecrate sites of historic significance?”
Climate change is already exacerbating weather events to more extreme levels. The destruction left in its wake will be foreseen everywhere. And one that is likely to be impacted quite greatly is historical sites. Historical sites are often near bodies of water and are built to withstand climates that no longer exist. These make them extremely vulnerable to climate disasters. This is the connection between Climate Change and Historic Site Desecration.
How Water Stress Makes Life More Expensive
12/11/20
“How does water stress make life more expensive?”
Water Stress is a terrible thing to happen to any community. However, one of the worst impacts it has is how it makes life more expensive. Paying for drinking water, bathing, and even medical applications becomes much more difficult since it becomes in limited supply. This is How Water Stress Makes Life More Expensive.
Municipal Seawall Inequality
12/07/20
“How will there be inequality in municipal seawall usage?”
Municipalities will be building sea walls to protect against future climate impacts. However, neighborhoods with more financial assets will be able to pay for these on a much greater basis than lower-income ones. When a disaster strikes, those who already have fewer means to economically cope will be hit harder. This resulting Municipal Seawall Inequality can only be resolved with a third-party intervention.
Why Sea Level Rise Will Have a Disproportionate Effect on Public Housing in the U.S
12/06/20
“Why will sea level rise be disastrous for U.S Public Housing?”
Public housing is a lifeline for many residents in financial distress. The subsidized rents that it provides allows for people to stay in an area they otherwise could not have afforded. However, due to historic and present systems of racial oppression, public housing in the U.S is often located in areas more prone to flooding. Research has shown that this means that the advent of climate change and sea level rise will lead to a sizeable portion of U.S public housing to be swallowed up if not action is taken. It is important for the public to understand Why Sea Level Rise Will Have a Disproportionate Effect on Public Housing in the U.S so proper action can be taken to mitigate these effects.
Disaster Response Emergency Services
12/05/20
“How can we protect people and property during and after a disaster event?”
Disaster can destroy entire communities and livelihoods within a matter of moments. For this reason, quick response needs to be deployed. This can take the form of Disaster Response Emergency Services, in which emergency teams go out and help with recovery. Examples of emergency services include firefighters and quick response medical teams.
Adaptation Project Foreclosure
12/02/20
“What happens when an entity can’t pay its debts for an adaptation project?”
Numerous adaptation projects are able to come to life because they were financed through some form of bond. However, if the entity that took out the bond is unable to keep up with its debts, then its project assets could be repossessed. Adaptation Project Foreclosure holds the potential to become a serious problem in the future and equity groups will need to take note.
