Tagged: climate change
Vulnerable US and Canadian Electrical Grids: A Strategy for Action
Find out how the US and Canada plan to keep the lights on.
Climate Change: Long-Term Strategies in an Uncertain Future
Deep Decarbonization: New White House strategy for long-term climate action
Climate Change and Its Effect on National Security
Over the past decade, extreme weather conditions have continued to escalate with pockets of devastation across the United States. These conditions, sparked by long-term changes in climate, put stress on local areas to deal with disasters. However, the instability brought from increasing catastrophes also has far reaching effects across social,...
Summer 2016 Newsletter
Terrorism in Europe, Preparations for Mass Gatherings, Extreme Summer Weather, Capturing Content before it Disappears
El Niño and Climate Change Wreak Havoc on Our Ecosystems
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) has published the annual State of the Climate [SoC] report, and folks, it’s not good news. Here’s the BLUF (bottom line up front): with El Niño as an “omnipresent backdrop” and (another) hottest year on record, our ecosystems – and wildlife – are literally feeling the heat....
Beyond “Heat” Dome: Staying Safe in Harsh Heat
It’s that time of year again. You wake up, get dressed, and organize a day of outdoor, fun-filled summer activities. Only to have plans change once you open the front door. Instead of basking in the sun, the oppressive heat forces you into a Netflix marathon while the air conditioner...
How Urbanization is Affecting Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
The United Nations Population Fund predicts that by the year 2050 86% of the population in developed nations (64% in developing nations) will live in urban areas. This ongoing migration from rural areas to more densely inhabited cities catalyzes urban sprawl, which subsequently makes a greater portion of the population...
The Dead 10 Percent
Are you worried about dying in a car crash? Well, maybe you don’t have to worry so much. According to the report, Global Catastrophic Risks 2016, you are 5 times more likely to die in an extinction event, than in a car crash. A global catastrophic risk is a threat...