Category: Policy

Climate Reinsurance

Climate Reinsurance

Climate Reinsurance

11/07/20

“How can climate insurance organizations insulate themselves from extreme risk by purchasing insurance from other organizations?”

Climate insurance markets are extremely risky. One great hurricane or wildfire event may wipe out so many assets that the insurance company that backed them will become insolvent. To prevent this from occurring, these climate insurance organizations can purchase insurance from other companies in what’s called Climate Reinsurance. This will insulate them from extreme risks and allow them to continue operating.

Utility Rate Increases

Utility Rate Increases

Utility Rate Increases

11/05/20

“Why are utility rates increased?”

Utilities need to pay money to keep up their infrastructure and maintain their staff. For many, the only way they can obtain it is to charge rates to their customers. If more infrastructure needs to be built or repaired or more staff needs to be hired then utility rates will have to increase. This is why Utility Rate Increases occur.

Community Psychological Stress From Lack of Water

Community Psychological Stress From Lack of Water

Community Psychological Stress From Lack of Water

11/04/20

“What are the impacts on a community’s psychological stress when there is a lack of drinkable water?”

Water accessibility is one of the fundamental issues that support communities. When there is a lack of water, community foundations slip away, causing thirst which leads to great psychological distress. This is why there is Community Psychological Stress From Lack of Water.

The COVID Housing Construction Slump

The COVID Housing Construction Slump

The COVID Housing Construction Slump

11/03/20

“Why is there a COVID-induced housing construction Slump?”

The COVID pandemic is stopping construction projects from proceeding everywhere. One of these is The COVID Housing Construction Slump, in which housing projects are being delayed and even canceled.

Depopulation From Climate Migration

Depopulation From Climate Migration

Depopulation From Climate Migration

11/02/20

“Why will towns be abandoned due to climate migration?”

Many towns, cities, and villages are built to withstand a certain climate. However, as the weather becomes more unstable due to runaway GHG emissions, conditions will be pushed beyond the brink of habitability. This will cause climate migration out of the area, which could empty the once-thriving areas. Although it’s small right now, this Depopulation From Climate Migration will become more prominent as more fires burn, heat waves rise, and the sea devours more land.

Northern Migration Due to Climate Change

Northern Migration Due to Climate Change

Northern Migration Due to Climate Change

11/01/20

“Why will there be a great northern migration due to climate change?”

For the vast majority of human history, the more habitable region of the Earth for humans was closer to the equator, where year-round good weather made it easy to live, work, and produce harvest. However, with the advent of climate change, this part of the globe is becoming hotter and hotter to the point where it might become less habitable. This will spring migration northward, reshaping planetary demographics as we know it. If handled with equity and care, this Northern Migration Due to Climate Change can lead to millions of new residents being integrated into and benefiting their host nation.

Climate Epidemiology

Climate Epidemiology

Climate Epidemiology

10/29/20

“How will studying climate change and epidemiology become linked in the future?”

Global warming is going to make the world more habitable for disease-carrying vectors such as mosquitos and rats. This population multiplication is going to lead to these creatures spreading all over the globe and more interaction between humans and these species, giving rise to new diseases and epidemics. To prevent these disasters from getting out of control, researchers are going to need to yield the power of Climate Epidemiology to research what makes all of this tick.

Desalination for Agriculture

Desalination for Agriculture

Desalination for Agriculture

10/27/20

“How can we use desalinated water for agriculture?”

Agriculture is one of the most if not THE most water-intensive industrial sectors. With the advent of climate change and depletion of freshwater resources, this resource is only going to become more and more scarce. One solution for this can be to use Desalination for Agriculture. Desalinated water can be pumped to agricultural centers, where they can replace other freshwater resources.

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Permanent Emergency Housing for Wildfire Disasters

Permanent Emergency Housing for Wildfire Disasters

Permanent Emergency Housing for Wildfire Disasters

10/26/20

“How could we build permanent emergency housing for wildfire disasters?”

When wildfires occur, mass evacuations may need to happen. However, if there is little-to-no available living spaces nearby, then this could lead to severe housing crises. Preemptive of this, governments and developers could build Permanent Emergency Housing for Wildfire Disasters. These spaces will be reserved for residents who are either currently experiencing houselessness or evacuated from a wildfire.