"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Policy
Social Trauma and Disasters
10/17/20
“How can disasters lead to social trauma?”
Disasters are known for their destructive consequences. However, one of the most lasting damages can be social trauma. Communities and groups will have to experience the effects in their memories for times to come, and can even lead to institutional rupture. This is the link between Social Trauma and Disasters.
Wildfire Migration
10/16/20
“Why will people migrate away from wildfire-prone areas?”
With the advent of climate change, wildfires are becoming a more and more pressing issue for communities who live in dry forested regions. And as these regions expand and become more dangerous, people will flee from them, sometimes permanently. This Wildfire Migration is already being played out on the west coast and is only set to expand in the coming years.
Geospatial Risk Analysis
10/15/20
“How can we use geospatial technologies to analyze risk?”
Risk analysis is one of the most important techniques to be used for climate adaptation work. However, sometimes a visual reference might be necessary to what’s going on. In this case, the use of geospatial tools can be of the greatest assistance, whether it be seeing which regions might be most prone to wildfires or how sea-level rise is affecting existing housing stock. Geospatial Risk Analysis is a tool that would be great for any climate adaptation professional to use.
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Water Reuse Infrastructure Assessments
10/14/20
“How can we assess water reuse infrastructure for its effectiveness?”
Water reuse infrastructure will be vital for the new climate paradigm. However, if not properly installed or maintained, then it can easily go to waste. For this reason, Water Reuse Infrastructure Assessments will need to be carried out routinely.
Water Reuse Education
10/13/20
“Why is water reuse education so important?”
Water reuse proliferation is usually analyzed from a technical point of view. And while this is a vital component, the social aspect should not be untouched either. One of the biggest drivers of this will be investment in Water Reuse Education, in which communities will be educated on how to water needs to not be wasted.
Why More Energy Efficient Desalination Plants Can Lead to More Water Being Harvested
10/12/20
“Why would increasing the energy efficiency of desalination plants lead to more water being harvested?”
Desalination plants are a vital tool for solving water deficiency in arid regions of the planet. However, their large energy consumption limits the amount of water that can be harvested since only so much electricity supplies can be budgeted for it. However, if these machines become more energy-efficient, then more water can be harvested for the same amount of electricity. This is Why More Energy Efficient Desalination Plants Can Lead to More Water Being Harvested.
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Wildfire Insurance
10/11/20
“How can we have financial insurance for wildfires?”
Wildfires are one of the most destructive disasters in some territories. And sometimes they’re so common that there is even a fire season associated with the geography! This has led to some companies beginning to offer Wildfire Insurance, allowing customers to purchase protection against future disasters. With this, individuals can keep a sound mind about their materials and livelihoods.
Why Wildfire Reporting Should Focus More on Human Damages
10/10/20
“Why should wildfire reporting focus more on the damages done to humans?”
When most non-indigenous run media covers wildfires, there is a tendency to cast the damages in terms of economic loss. A more effective way to inform communities is to focus on the human toll. For example, information about lives lost, homes destroyed, and public health impacts from smoke cajoles a community to fight for its future. This is Why Wildfire Reporting Should Focus More on Human Damages.
Why Water Recycling is Especially Important for California
10/09/20
“Why is water recycling especially important for California?”
California is at crossroads. It’s current climate and population projections shows that the former will become more scarce while the latter will escalate to new proportions. If no change of course is taken, then the State will witness itself tumble into water crisis after water crisis. However, if California instead decides to invest in water recycling programs and technology, then it will have enough water to feed its people. This is Why Water Recycling is Especially Important for California.
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