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Category: Engineering
Preparing Airports for Snowsorms
01/26/22
“Why should we prepare airports for snowstorms?”
Snowstorms cause great havoc and delays. One piece of infrastructure that is impacted the most is airports. When these occur, flights can be grounded to a halt and delays can ripple out. To prevent this, airports should take active measures such as predicting snowstorms and canceling flights early. This is how we can look into Preparing Airports for Snow Storms.
Why Heavy Snow Detection is Important for Town Safety
01/25/22
“Why is heavy snow detection important for town safety?”
Snow can cause a lot of setbacks to towns. Transmission lines can be downed, roads can be blocked off, and people may have to stay snowed-in for the day. To make sure that residents can prepare ahead of time, towns should have early-warning systems in place that can detect when the snow will arrive and how to respond quickly. This is Why Heavy Snow Detection is Important for Town Safety.
Building Audits for Earthquake Weakness
01/24/22
“Why are building audits for earthquake weakness so important?”
Buildings can be extremely prone to earthquakes. To prevent this from destroying structures, audits can be performed that make sure the buildings are structurally safe and secure from further damage. This is why Building Audits for Earthquake Weakness are so important.
Why Cities Should Audit Their Skyscrapers for Earthquake Sensitivity
01/23/22
“Why should cities audit their skyscrapers for earthquake sensitivity?”
Skyscrapers are one of the modern marvels of the world. Their grand height is made capable of rugged, solid materials supporting it to the foundations. However, outdated structures and materials make them prone to mistakes that could prove dire with an intense earthquake. To prevent such a thing from occurring, cities should invest money into ensuring that their structures are up to par. This is Why Cities Should Audit Their Skyscrapers for Earthquake Sensitivity.
Parking Protected Bike Lanes
01/22/22
“How can we have bike lanes that protect riders from parking?”
Bike lanes are a modern marvel for bicycle riders. They allow for a dedicated space for riding in safety away from hazards. However, much of the time they share space with parking spaces, which can lead to collisions with riders. So how can we use our urban planning mindset to solve this?
Well, what if we were to simply make a road barrier that separates the bike lane from the rest of the road and have cars park on the side opposite of the bikes? Not only does this make biking a much safer experience, but it does so without the loss of too much parking. These Parking Protected Bike Lanes are popping up in cities all over the globe and may be coming to your town soon!
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Why Practical Solutions are Needed for Housing Climate Migrants
01/21/22
“Why are practical solutions needed for housing climate migrants?”
Debates about housing are fought over over all the time. Some people think that housing should be something that is entirely driven by markets, and others believe that it should be completely worker or state-owned. However, basing solutions completely off ideology will lead to failure and impose unjust conditions on climate migrants. Instead, practical solutions grounded in lived experiences of tenants and economic facts should set the course for decision-making. This is Why Practical Solutions are Needed for Housing Climate Migrants.
Using Climate Warnings to Deter War
01/16/22
“Why can climate warnings be used to deter war?”
Wars cause carbon emissions to explode and hurt the world at large. So much so that the threat of increased emissions can be used to scare away potential scenarios. This is why Using Climate Warnings to Deter War is useful.
Why the Increasing Rate of Climate Disasters is Going to Spur More Climate Adaptation Professionals
01/11/22
“Why will the increasing rate of climate disasters spur more climate adaptation professionals?”
Climate disasters are becoming more intense and more frequent with each passing year. With this, a greater number of people will be affected and hurt. This will leave a mark on many people, who might then feel inspired to work to help their communities for the next shocks. A pathway that many will choose will be to enter climate adaptation and work for the greater good. This is Why the Increasing Rate of Climate Disasters is Going to Spur More Climate Adaptation Professionals.
Why Simplifying Construction Can Make It Easier to Integrate Climate Refugees Into a Community
01/08/22
“Why can simplifying construction make it easier to integrate climate refugees into a community?”
Integrating refugees into a community can be a lot of work. Much of this depends on finding suitable housing. One way to help on this front is to simplify construction so more housing can be built and people can come in. This is Why Simplifying Construction Can Make It Easier to Integrate Climate Refugees Into a Community.
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