"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Policy
Water Recycling
10/03/20
“How can we recycle water?”
Water is a precious resource. Being the lifeblood of human civilization, populations need to be constantly supplied with it. And since in many areas of the planet freshwater can be a scarce resource, Water Recycling may play a huge opportunity to mitigate this. Water Recycling is increasingly becoming an important part of climate adaptation in arid zones such as the Middle East and California.
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Water Supply Demands
10/01/20
“What exactly are water supply demands?”
Water is one of the most critical parts of human society. Without it, all life would perish. Because of this, every geographic area is going to have a set of Water Supply Demands, whether it be for direct drinking water or agricultural purposes.
How Repeated Disasters Can Cause Climate Migration
09/30/20
“Why do repeated disasters cause climate migration?”
With the advent of climate change, disasters are becoming much more powerful and frequent, whether it be flooding in Bangladesh or wildfires in California. If these begin to happen year after year, then communities may move away from the affected area for safety. This is How Repeated Disasters Can Cause Climate Migration.
Water Infrastructure Maintenance
09/29/20
“Why does water infrastructure require regular maintenance?”
Water infrastructure is vital for a society to function. However, like any other piece of engineering, over time it falls into disrepair. For this reason, Water Infrastructure Maintenance must be made a priority and taken into consideration by utilities and their regulators.
Water Supply Networks
09/18/20
“How is water supplied to people?”
Water is one of the most important resources to supply human civilization. However, it needs some way to be physically delivered. This often occurs through Water Supply Networks, which can occur through a variety of mechanisms ranging from town wells to long-range pipes.
Why Accurate Air Quality Measurement Is Critical for Public Health
09/16/20
“Why is accurate air quality measurement so critical for public health?”
Poor air quality is one of the leading causes of death and health problems worldwide. Preventative measures such as closing windows and obtaining N95 masks are critical to establishing resilience against this. However, public coordination of these efforts can only happen if an accurate estimation of what’s happening outside is measured. This is Why Accurate Air Quality Measurement Is Critical for Public Health.
Climate Adaptation and Economic Migration
09/15/20
“How can migration be a form of economic adaptation to climate change?”
As the climate changes, some areas will become more suitable for economic activity and some will be less. As a result, some communities and individuals may migrate so they can have an economic opportunity, whether it be creating a farm farther north in the northern hemisphere or opening up swimming pools in a hotter area. This is the link between Climate Adaptation and Economic Migration.
Utility Monopoly
09/14/20
“What happens when a utility controls the entirety of a specific area?”
Utility governance structures can come in many different forms. One of which allows for a Utility Monopolies, in which the entirety of a geographic area is controlled by a single utility.
Why Factories Need Air Conditioning for Humane Working Conditions
09/12/20
“Why do factories need air conditioning for humane work conditions?”
Factories can be hot sweaty places. The output of the machines combined with all of the body heat from the people working inside can really make things uncomfortable. This pressure can take a toll on human health and result in severe complications for workers. To make things workable, air conditioning systems should be installed. This is Why Factories Need Air Conditioning for Humane Working Conditions.
