Not only will young adults bear the brunt of the effects of climate change, but they are also the ones who will be required to take action-to mitigate and to adapt. Framing, as both a theory and an analytic method, has been used to understand how language in the media can affect the...
and 4° to 9°F warmer at night. Vegetation-rich green roofs can mitigate this urban heat-island effect, lowering the temperature by more than 5°F on the hottest days; plants also help manage excess storm water.
the ability to adapt varies dramatically from place to place. Rich people in North America and mainland Europe, both of which have relatively temperate climates, have money to spend on
Our research reveals a growing trend for cities to embed sustainability, nature-based and circularity principles into their policies and plans. By restoring and protecting their natural environments, for example, they can mitigate and adapt to climate change while building resilience to extreme weat...
However, there are already many tax opportunities available for businesses to combat climate change. The discussions at COP26 are framed around four goals: mitigate, adapt, finance and collaborate. Looking through these same lenses, businesses can be proactive in four ways....
Evidence for a changing climate is even more compelling than we thought likely a few years ago. Dread and despair need not impede commitment, action, innovation, and hope. There are pathways to transition. The presentation ...
She pointed out that understanding the essence of Period Nine allows individuals to tap into its benefits with less worry and adapt to potential changes more effectively. Period Nine spans from 2024 to 2043, Choo explained. It is a segment within Feng Shui that holds influence on energy shift ...
“green bonds,” which let investors link their money to environmental causes. Green bonds are similar to regular bonds, but they fund projects that mitigate climate change or help people adapt to it. “We’re telling the investor exactly how the money will be used,” says World Bank ...
There is no panacea for flood events, but there a range of things we can either do better or start doing to mitigate or adapt to them. The UK floods caused by Storm Desmond in the first week of December 2015 were devastating on both sides of the Pennines. Arecord-breaking341mm of rain...
“They are taking their itinerary at a slower pace and the crowd on Labour Day added to their excitement. “So far, the food and culture in Penang is suitable for them and they are blending in well,” said Chen. Apart from tourists from various countries, many locals also took the oppor...