"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Why Virtual Credit Card Adoption Can Reduce Plastic Consumption
06/02/24
“Why can virtual credit card adoption reduce plastic consumption?”
Virtual credit cards remove the need for physical ones. The more people adopt virtual credit cards, the less physical cards will be made. This in turn will reduce plastic consumption. This is Why Virtual Credit Card Adoption Can Reduce Plastic Consumption.
Why Employment Discrimination Leads to Housing Discrimination
06/01/24
“Why does employment discrimination lead to housing discrimination?”
Employment discrimination leaves marginalized populations with lower-earning prospects. They will then have to settle for lower quality housing. Groups that experience employment discrimination are also more likely to be refused proper housing. This is Why Employment Discrimination Leads to Housing Discrimination.
Why Having Dedicated Bicycle Lanes Can Save Lives
05/31/24
“Why can having dedicated bicycle lanes save lives?”
Bicycle riders risk injury if they have to ride in the same lane as cars. Implementing dedicated bike lanes prevents this from occurring, thereby preventing potential harm, including loss of life. This is Why Having Dedicated Bicycle Lanes Can Save Lives.
Why Power Outages Can Hurt Digital-Physical Infrastructure Integration
05/30/24
“Why can power outages hurt digital-physical infrastructure integration?”
Digital-physical integration such as card readers for doors often rely on a constant supply of electricity. If this supply is interrupted, then their services may no longer work. This is Why Power Outages Can Hurt Digital-Physical Infrastructure Integration.
Why Rich People Need to Fly Less to Stop Climate Change
05/29/24
“Why do rich people need to fly less to stop climate change?”
Rich people fly all over the world all the time. This is horrendous for carbon emissions. They will need to fly less for us to stop global temperatures from soaring. This is Why Rich People Need to Fly Less to Stop Climate Change.
Why Lowering Screen Brightness Helps Fight Climate Change
05/28/24
“Why does lowering screen brightness help fight climate change?”
The higher someone turns their brightness setting, the more power the device will consume. This means more energy will have to be recharged, which could lead to more carbon emissions. By lowering brightness settings, less energy will be used and therefore less carbon will be emitted into the atmosphere. This is Why Lowering Screen Brightness Helps Fight Climate Change.
Why Carrying Less Luggage on a Plane Helps Fight Climate Change
05/27/24
“Why does carrying less luggage on a plane help fight climate change?”
The more weight a plane has to carry, the more fuel it will have to use to carry out its flight. If people put less weight in their luggage, then planes will use less fuel and therefore emit less CO2. This is Why Carrying Less Luggage on a Plane Helps Fight Climate Change.
Why Decreasing Racial/Caste Segregation Makes Cities More Prepared for Disasters
05/26/24
“Why would decreasing racial/caste segregation make cities more prepared for disasters?”
Cities with high race/caste segregation are much more likely to be internally divided. This makes group coordination, resource sharing, and acting in unison with each other much more difficult. Furthermore, those on the lower end of this division are much more likely to be exposed to hazards. But if segregation levels decrease, then the municipality can work together more and build mutual resilience. This is Why Decreasing Racial/Caste Segregation Makes Cities More Prepared for Disasters.
Why Town Designs in the Californian Sierras May Change to Accommodate Wildfires
05/24/24
“Why may town design in the Californian Sierras change to accommodate wildfires?”
Climate change is making disasters much more intense around the world. In the Californian Sierras, this means a precipitous increase in wildfires. More and more towns are becoming scarred by these events. Furthermore, insurance companies are forcing people to upgrade their homes’ wildfire capacity or pull out entirely. To accommodate this, towns in these regions may change their design to be more resilient to these circumstances. This is Why Town Designs in the Californian Sierras May Change to Accommodate Wildfires.
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