Reducing emissions is the dilemma that the construction industry faces as it tries to reduce its carbon footprint to prevent climate change.
Category: Research Papers
Atmospheric Rivers, Flooding, and Climate Change
Recently there has been a growing interest in the study of Atmospheric Rivers and their links to floods, droughts, and economic losses.
The Cost of Planting Trees and Preserving Forest to Stop Climate Change
Planting more trees, afforestation, and preserving forests are considered critical solutions to absorb C02 emissions and prevent climate change.
Natural and Powerful Coastal Defences Against Climate Change Impacts
Researchers have found a natural, cost-effective, and powerful climate adaptation and mitigation solutions to climate change impacts.
Studying Seawater Desalination’s Effects as a Climate Adaptation Solution
The complex interaction between success and unsuccessful effects of a climate adaptation solution is explored using seawater desalination.
Drinking-Water Warming Risks Due to Temperature Rise
Researchers study Germany's Rappbode reservoir and climate change effect on drinking water, such as warming, microbiological growth, etc.
Climate Adaptation Solution for Informal Settlers in Asian Coastal Cities
Read this research report, "Transformative Adaptation to Climate Change and Informal Settlements in Coastal Cities"
Adapting Buildings to Climate Change
The study finds out what is known from literature on climate implication and adaptation measures for buildings and to identify research gaps.
How Climate Change Can Affect Your Property’s Insurance Coverage
The webinar presents useful information on the risk of climate change to properties and its impact on insurance coverage and premiums.
Climate Resilience of Flexible Pavements
The study says that pavement construction and maintenance can be adapted to future climate and made resilient to more extreme natural events.