Category: Policy

Computational Migration Analysis

Computational Migration Analysis

Computational Migration Analysis

05/15/20

“How can we analyze how migration occurs using computational technology?”

 

Migrations are one of the key themes of human existence. Whether it on a grand scale like the original movement out of Africa and the upcoming mass climate displacement or smaller such as the Great Migration of African Americans from the American South to the North and modern-day international immigration. However, analyzing this can be very complicated, requiring researchers to keep track of a variety of tables, notes, and diagrams. Taking inspiration from computational demographic techniques, Computational Migration Analysis can be done to see how movement occurs. This is usually accomplished with tools such as census data, life tables, and statistical distributions.

The Energy Efficiency Coverage Gap

The Energy Efficiency Coverage Gap

The Energy Efficiency Coverage Gap

05/14/20

“Why is it that lower-income households have difficulty in obtaining the energy-efficient devices that they need?”

 

Energy-efficient appliances can save households a large amount on their utility bills. However, according to research done by the University of Michigan, the upfront investment required can be out of reach for lower-income households who would benefit the most from it. This Energy Efficiency Coverage Gap is an active problem that needs to be solved by society.

Why It Would Be Good for Pest Control to Become More Knowledgable About Climate Change

Why It Would Be Good for Pest Control to Become More Knowledgable About Climate Change

Why It Would Be Good for Pest Control to Become More Knowledgable About Climate Change

05/11/20

“Why would it be a good idea for pest control to learn more about climate change?”

 

The pest control profession is often thought up as being static in nature. Not changing, only using time-proven methods. However, with the advent of climate change, vermin infestations are going to become more and more out of control. Because of this, pest control professionals should learn about how the changing weather and precipitation levels will affect their work. This is Why It Would Be Good for Pest Control to Become More Knowledgable About Climate Change.

Why Income Redistribution Can Build Climate Resilience

Why Income Redistribution Can Build Climate Resilience

Why Income Redistribution Can Build Climate Resilience

05/10/20

“How could income redistribution help build climate resilience?”

 

An individual and community’s resilience to climate change can be highly dependent on their assets and income. Since some have much more than they need to survive and many more much less, redistributing some of those can help the latter group better adapt to climate change. This could come in the form of creating funds for more public and mixed-market housing in climate safe-zones or universal basic income. This is Why Income Redistribution Can Build Climate Resilience.

Why Income Will Have a Large Effect on Personal Climate Resilience

Why Income Will Have a Large Effect on Personal Climate Resilience

Why Income Will Have a Large Effect on Personal Climate Resilience

05/09/20

“Why will someone’s income level have a large effect on their personal climate resilience?”

 

Having more income allows people to withstand shocks to their lives more. And with the advent of Climate Change, many more shocks will be coming, whether it be through managed retreats or wildfire disasters. By logical induction, the amount of disposable income that one has will influence what they can do to cope. This is Why Income Will Have a Large Effect on Personal Climate Resilience.

Why Better Public Transportation Funding Can Help Build Climate Resilience

Why Better Public Transportation Funding Can Help Build Climate Resilience

Why Better Public Transportation Funding Can Help Build Climate Resilience

05/07/20

“Why would better transportation funding help build climate resilience?”

 

Public transportation is key for numerous communities to move around their communities. This will become especially important when catastrophes occur because of climate change and evacuations may be necessary. However, the capabilities of this infrastructure are dependent on the level of funding it receives. By allowing for more monetary investment into public transit, better quality upkeep can be maintained. This is Why Better Public Transportation Funding Can Help Build Climate Resilience.

Climate Disinformation

Climate Disinformation

Climate Disinformation

05/06/20

“Why do malevolent institutions try to spread disinformation about climate change?”

 

Although climate change will bring extreme suffering to people of all backgrounds, certain institutions are based upon the very sources that are causing it. Since moving to more sustainable physical and social infrastructures would harm their economic bottom line, they try to slow it by spreading doubt about climate change. This Climate Disinformation strategy takes multiple forms, such as in think tanks or funding politicians and parties to repeat their lies. If you would like to learn more about this topic, you can find more information on the website of the Union of Concerned Scientists here.

Climate Insurance Equity

Climate Insurance Equity

Climate Insurance Equity

05/05/20

“Why does equity need to be discussed with regard to climate insurance?”

 

With the advent of climate change, more and more personal property is going to become damaged and destroyed. New climate insurance programs have already have sprung up to address this occurrence. However, communities that have borne the brunt of systematic discrimination will be at the front lines of climate change and will be unable to pay into many of these systems. Because of this, Climate Insurance Equity will need to come into discussion and be actively implemented.

Why Grid Resilience is of Vital Importance During Pandemics

Why Grid Resilience is of Vital Importance During Pandemics

Why Grid Resilience is of Vital Importance During Pandemics

05/04/20

“Why is grid resilience vital during pandemics?”

 

During pandemics, people are thrust into their homes and hospitals. For these to function throughout the day, a consistent and steady energy source is necessary. If a shutdown occurs then entire lives could be lost. To prevent this from happening, utilities will need to invest in grid resilience. This is Why Grid Resilience is of Vital Importance During Pandemics.