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Category: Policy
Why Wildfire Reporting is So Important to Wildfire Adaptation
07/08/21
“Why is wildfire reporting so important to wildfire adaptation?”
Wildfires can happen at a moment’s notice and can spread fast. To save their lives, people will need to move away from these areas temporarily and find somewhere to retreat. To make sure that people are well-informed ahead of time, quick and accurate reporting needs to occur. This is Why Wildfire Reporting is So Important to Wildfire Adaptation.
Why We Will Need a Mass-Retrofit Program for Older Buildings in the Wake of Climate Change
07/06/21
“Why will we need a mass-retrofit program for older buildings in the wake of climate change?”
As the (as of writing) recent surfside condo building collapse shows, older buildings are prone to structural failures due to environmental conditions. With the advent of climate change, the planet is going to only become more tumultuous. If we want to keep older buildings in use, then we will need to have a mass retrofit program. This is Why We Will Need a Mass-Retrofit Program for Older Buildings in the Wake of Climate Change.
Why Hiring People From Many Different Cultures Will Help Climate Adaptation Move Forward
07/05/21
“Why will hiring people from many different cultures help climate adaptation move forward?”
Every culture has accumulated a variety of experiences over their development. This allows them to see things in unique ways and move forward as a result. This is vitally important for the field of climate adaptation, where a diverse set of ideas is necessary to make everything whole. This is Why Hiring People From Many Different Cultures Will Help Climate Adaptation Move Forward.
Using Taxes to Create Infrastructure Adaptation Funds
07/02/21
“How can we use taxes to create infrastructure adaptation funds?”
Infrastructure adaptation funds are the bedrock of climate adaptation projects. However, there needs to be revenue from somewhere to create them. One way to accomplish this is to use taxes. This is why Using Taxes to Create Infrastructure Adaptation Funds is so useful.
Why Climate-Exacerbated Wildfires Will Destroy Towns
07/01/21
“Why will climate-exacerbated wildfires destroy towns?”
Wildfires are becoming more and more deadly with the advent of climate change. Things have been getting so bad, that entire towns have been destroyed, whether it be Paradise California in 2018 or Lyton British Columbia in 2021. This is Why Climate-Exacerbated Wildfires Will Destroy Towns.
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Why Will Climate-Exacerbated Heat Waves Lead to Intense Short-Term Climate Migration?
06/30/21
“Why will climate-exacerbated heatwaves lead to intense short-term climate migration?”
Climate change is going to exacerbate heat waves to levels we have never seen before. In many places that were so cool that air-conditioning was never considered a necessity, temperatures may temporarily become some of the hottest on the planet’s surface! To seek shelter, people may have to temporarily move away from their homes and seek refuge in better equipped areas. This is Why Will Climate-Exacerbated Heat Waves Lead to Intense Short-Term Climate Migration.
Why Climate-Exacerbated Heat Waves Will Cause Mass Deaths
06/29/21
“Why will climate-exacerbated heat waves cause mass deaths?”
When the wet bulb temperatures reach a high enough level, the human body is no longer able to release heat through sweat. After a few hours this will lead to death. With the advent of climate change, heat waves with this type of conditions are going to become more frequent. This is Why Climate-Exacerbated Heat Waves Will Cause Mass Deaths.
Why Civil Wars Siphon Resources From Climate Adaptation Capacity Building
06/27/21
“Why do civil wars siphon resources from climate adaptation capacity building?”
Civil wars tear nations apart and lead to mass destruction. Resources that could have been channeled into climate adaptation capacity building instead go to other ventures. In addition, social networks and physical infrastructure gets frayed under the constant assaults. This is Why Civil Wars Siphon Resources From Climate Adaptation Capacity Building.
Why Climate-Induced Heat Waves Can Be Especially Deadly for Cold Climatic Areas
06/26/21
“Why are climate-induced heat waves especially deadly for cold climatic areas?”
Temperatures in cold climatic areas often don’t get high enough to warrant the purchase of air conditioning. However, when a heat wave arrives, climatic levels can spike to the point where it can be dangerous to reside inside non-climatically controlled areas, leading to mass public health risks. This is Why Climate-Induced Heat Waves Can Be Especially Deadly for Cold Climatic Areas.
