"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Urban Systems
Floodproofing Bike Lanes
11/06/21
“Why is floodproofing bike lanes so important?”
Bike Lanes are one of the most important means of transportation for many people. However, during floods, these paths can become untraversable. Urban planners, civil engineers, and community leaders can use their knowledge of climate adaptation to apply to bike lanes, whether it be creating porous holes on roads or adding green protection to surround the lanes. This is how Floodproofing Bike Lanes can work out.
Why Climate Protests Are Important for Carbon Emission Mitigation
11/05/21
“Why are climate protests important for carbon emission mitigation?”
Carbon emission mitigation is one of the most important tasks for humanity. However, doing so requires fighting the vested interest of extractive industries. One very important way to do this is through climate protests. This mass mobilization shows the solidarity of people in fighting oppressive structures. This is Why Climate Protests Are Important for Carbon Emission Mitigation.
Why Homeowners May Oppose New Flood Risk Maps
11/04/21
“Why may some homeowners oppose new flood risk maps?”
Homes that are in more flood-prone territories often have lower price values compared to those which are not. Newer versions of flood maps often show larger and more intense flood plains as a result of climate change. Many homeowners fear that their home might be considered floodplain territory and therefore lose value. This is Why Homeowners May Oppose New Flood Risk Maps.
Designating Welcoming Communities for Climate Refugees
11/03/21
“How can we designate welcoming communities for climate refugees?”
Climate refugees are going to have to move to safer locations. However, not all geographically stable places will be welcoming. Some will be hostile to newcomers and try to push them out. To solve this, we can look for areas that will be friendly to migrants and facilitate migration. This is why Designating Welcoming Communities for Climate Refugees is so important.
Sea-Level Rise Visualization for New Infrastructure Development
10/29/21
“Why will we have to visualize sea-level rise for new infrastructure development?”
Sea-level rise is going to affect everything it touches. New infrastructure development will not be an exception. While analytical calculations will be useful, sometimes what we really need is to generate an image of what the effects look like. That way, we can have a more intuitive sense of what will occur. This is why Sea-Level Rise Visualization for New Infrastructure Development is so important.
Why Climate Displacement Will Lead to Overcrowding
10/28/21
“Why will climate displacement lead to overcrowding?”
Climate change is going to force hordes of people away from where they live. Since temporary housing must be built quickly, enough room may not be provided for people. Because of this, overcrowding may ensue, and all of the issues that come with it. This is Why Climate Displacement Will Lead to Overcrowding.
The Economic Impact of Gas Shortages
10/27/21
“What are the economic impacts of gas shortages?”
Gas shortages can lead to intense issues in society. People have to use more of their personal finances to fuel up their cars, airline tickets become more expensive, and job creation dampens. All of The Economic Impact of Gas Shortages are reasons to encourage people to shift their economies away from fossil fuels and into a more sustainable future.
Ensuring Walkability During Heat Waves
10/23/21
“How can we ensure walkability during heat waves?”
Walkability is an important part for many cities. However, during heat waves this can be put under strain since people are not able to go outside. To protect against this, urban planners can devise tactics such as placing free water stations at strategic points, creating underground cooled passageways, and building water spray areas to keep people cool. This is how we can go do Ensuring Walkability During Heat Waves.
Why Water Filtration Systems Need to be Repaired From Time to Time
09/26/21
“Why do water filtration systems need to be repaired from time to time?”
Water filtration systems are fundamental for human health. However, with continued use and wear and tear, systems will become weaker and eventually break. For this reason, continuous inspection and repair are necessary to make sure that the system is in compliance. This is Why Water Filtration Systems Need to be Repaired From Time to Time.
