"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Tag: Policy
Humor And Climate Change Coping
12/13/20
“How can we use humor to cope with climate change?”
Climate change will be and in many cases is already an enormous stressor on our lives. People are going to have to invent new coping mechanisms to deal with this rapid change. One of the most effective mechanisms may be one of our oldest ones. Humor. Through humor, we can take a look at life and make a bad situation into a funny one. This is how we can combine Humor And Climate Change Coping.
Climate Reparations for Indigenous People
12/12/20
“Why should indigenous people have reparations?”
Climate reparations is a moral right. However, indigenous people have bared the brunt of oppression and climate impacts. For this reason, we will need to have specific Climate Reparations for Indigenous People.
Why Cremation Could Be Better for the Environment
12/10/20
“Why could cremation be better for the environment?”
Every life must come to an end. While it is always a sorrowful thing, we must always keep our loved ones in our memories. One way people try to do this is through burial. However, this takes up a large amount of land. To try to be less impactful, we can opt for cremation instead, which takes up practically no land. This is Why Cremation Could Be Better for the Environment.
Climate Adaptation Project Collaboration
12/08/20
“How can teams collaborate on climate adaptation projects?”
Climate adaptation projects are the bedrock behind surviving in the new climate paradigm. This can be assisted by Climate Adaptation Project Collaboration, in which teams work together. This way we can achieve synergy and obtain the best and brightest results for humanity.
Municipal Seawall Inequality
12/07/20
“How will there be inequality in municipal seawall usage?”
Municipalities will be building sea walls to protect against future climate impacts. However, neighborhoods with more financial assets will be able to pay for these on a much greater basis than lower-income ones. When a disaster strikes, those who already have fewer means to economically cope will be hit harder. This resulting Municipal Seawall Inequality can only be resolved with a third-party intervention.
Why Sea Level Rise Will Have a Disproportionate Effect on Public Housing in the U.S
12/06/20
“Why will sea level rise be disastrous for U.S Public Housing?”
Public housing is a lifeline for many residents in financial distress. The subsidized rents that it provides allows for people to stay in an area they otherwise could not have afforded. However, due to historic and present systems of racial oppression, public housing in the U.S is often located in areas more prone to flooding. Research has shown that this means that the advent of climate change and sea level rise will lead to a sizeable portion of U.S public housing to be swallowed up if not action is taken. It is important for the public to understand Why Sea Level Rise Will Have a Disproportionate Effect on Public Housing in the U.S so proper action can be taken to mitigate these effects.
Green Bonds for Climate Adaptation
12/01/20
“How can we use green bonds for climate adaptation?”
Green bonds are bonds that are available for organizations and municipalities to do sustainability projects. While adaptation projections are usually excluded from these, if they are combined with mitigation benefits then they may become eligible. This is how Green Bonds for Climate Adaptation can work out!
Municipal Bonds For Adaptation
11/30/20
“How can municipalities raise funding for adaptation projects?”
One of the biggest drivers of adaptation will come at the municipal level. Municipalities can take out bonds to pay for things like home refurbishings, infrastructure repair, and distributed energy resources. This is why Municipal Bonds For Adaptation is so important.
General Obligation (GO) Bonds For Adaptation
11/29/20
“How can we issue tax-based bonds for adaptation projects?”
Adaptation projects require funding to make them happen. One way for this to happen is through General Obligation Bonds, or GO Bonds. GO Bonds work by having a government levy a tax on the assets of the municipality. This will allow for the bond to be repaid directly instead of having to charge for extra use. This is why General Obligation (GO) Bonds For Adaptation is so useful.
Isaac's Science Blog 