Tag: Policy

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.

Climate Gentrification

Climate Gentrification

Climate Gentrification

05/01/20

“How will climate change spur new forms of gentrification?”

 

Climate change is already causing mass migrations around the world as less and less habitable spots become available. If a lower-income community inhabits a particularly safe spot, then predatory forces may want to push them out to make a profit. This Climate Gentrification can be seen in Little Haiti in Miami, where real-estate prices in the neighborhood have been skyrocketing in recent years due to its higher elevation and resilience to climate change.

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Why Affordable Housing Streamlining Would Help Build Climate Resilience

Why Affordable Housing Streamlining Would Help Build Climate Resilience

Why Affordable Housing Streamlining Would Help Build Climate Resilience

04/28/20

“How would affordable housing streamlining help build climate resilience?”

 

With more affordable housing built in safe areas, people of all income levels will be able to live away from the most horrendous effects of climate change. However, the pipeline process for building affordable housing can be extremely difficult. If this is reformed, then more climate-resilient housing will be available for use. This is Why Affordable Housing Streamlining Would Help Combat Climate Change.

Computational Demography

Computational Demography

Computational Demography

04/22/20

“How can we apply computational methods to demography?”

 

Demography is a centuries-old field of study relying upon time-honed methods. However, with the advent of computers, more advanced statistical processing in the form of Computational Demography. Computational demography uses computer resources to understand populational change and characteristic development.

Why Did Oil Prices Drop Below Zero So Rapidly?

Why Did Oil Prices Drop Below Zero So Rapidly?

Why Did Oil Prices Drop Below Zero So Rapidly?

04/21/20

“Why did oil prices fall below zero on April 20th, 2020?”

 

On April 20th, 2020, prices for West Texas Intermediate oil, the U.S benchmark, dropped below zero for the first time ever! This was caused by the fact that holding excess oil has become more and more expensive in the wake of the coronavirus and that investors did not believe that the new production cut signed on by Saudi Arabia and Russia would be effective in curtailing supply imbalance, causing prices to shoot negative. This is Why Did Oil Prices Dropped Below Zero So Rapidly.

How COVID Is Impacting the Coal Industry

How COVID Is Impacting the Coal Industry

How COVID Is Impacting the Coal Industry

04/20/20

“How is COVID impacting the coal industry?”

 

The coal industry has been in decline for many decades now. However, the COVID pandemic is only accelerating things. Since coal workers are forced to stay at home and electricity demand is dropping, the revenue streams of these companies have all but disappeared. This is forcing many into bankruptcy, spilling into further contraction for the sector. This is How COVID Is Impacting the Coal Industry.