Extreme weather events that the US suffered such as Hurricane Sandy, Snowvember, and the historic flooding along Lake Ontario, causing several billions of dollars’ worth of losses have motivated Nicolas Rajkovich to develop climate-resilient buildings. Knowing that extreme climate events will increase in frequency, intensity, and duration, Rajkovich leads a laboratory that studies climate change...
Category: Adaptation Strategy
Carbon Capture Technology – a Promising Solution to Climate Change
Climate adaptation solution through carbon capture technology looks promising. Know what is it and why prominent companies are supporting it.
Planting Trees Not the Solution to Climate Change?
This video discusses why tree planting may not be the ‘panacea’ for climate change, particularly when planting only one tree species.
Carbon Sequestration through Pinus Radiata
Six of the 8 methods of carbon sequestration involve using plants or vegetation. Pinus Radiata can rapidly sequester carbon.
Coastal Digital Elevation Model Predicts Higher Sea-level Rise and Coastal Flooding
Analysis indicates that developed global coastlines are three times more exposed to extreme coastal water levels. Know the key findings.
Review Says Climate Change Presents Investment Opportunities for Low- and Moderate-Income Communities
The Community Development Innovation Review offers information and strategies to address climate change risk.
Can Geoengineering Save Climate Change Vulnerable Nations?
Is geoengineering a feasible solution to climate change adaptation and mitigation? Will it hasten the response to the climate crisis?
Transboundary Cooperation Vital to Address Climate Change Impacts in Asia
Transboundary cooperation is needed when dealing with climate change impacts because they can sweep across regions, irrespective of national boundaries.
Using Renewable Energy in Asia to Curb Carbon Emissions
Using renewable energy sources will curb Carbon emissions in Asia. How the super grid is achieved depends on how Asia unites to meet renewable energy goals.
Climate Change Actions 3 New Zealand Farmers are Doing
Three NZ farmers doing climate change adaptation and mitigation on their respective farms benefit from their best practices.