Student Blogs
My Major’s Impact on Climate Change: Engineering for the Better
Greetings everyone! My name is Kester Todd. I am currently a student at the NYC College of Technology. I am pursuing my bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. Electrical engineering is a discipline that revolves around studying, designing, and applying technology that uses electricity. As many should know, electricity
Climate Change and My Academic Major in Architectural Technology
We all know climate change is an issue that needs to be reverted as soon as possible or we’ll have to suffer the consequences of our actions in the near future. But why should we even care if saving the environment does not have anything to do with
The Dominican Republic Takes Part in the Paris Climate Change Agreement
The Dominican Republic, located in the Caribbean, is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its geographic location and heavy dependence on agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. The country is also prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods, which are becoming more frequent and
Warmer Waters Increase Harmful Algal Blooms
HABs (Harmful Algal Blooms) are dangerous and harmful to all organisms that are near any water bodies. HABs are Algal that usually grow rapidly around the spring or summer on warm waters which can cause multiple problems. HABs have been occurring before humans walked the Earth which makes
The Effects of Climate Change on Disease & Property Damage
Climate change is affecting people all over the world. I live in the United States of America and today, I’ll let you know how climate change is affecting us. One of the ways climate change is affecting us is the warmer temperatures. Rising temperatures increase the frequency, intensity,
How Does Climate Change Affect Farms & the Food We Eat?
Climate change is having a profound impact on global agriculture and the food we eat. Farmers face new and complex challenges in crop and livestock production as temperatures and weather conditions become more extreme. Extreme heat waves, droughts, floods, and storms are becoming more frequent, resulting in lower
White Roofs, Green Buildings & LED lighting
When climate change gets mentioned, the main factors that are discussed about its cause and mitigation are mainly cars and changing to all electric transportation, nonrenewable resources, and the switch to renewable and materials for recycling waste. Buildings are machines when you take into consideration what they contain
Solar All The Way
Solar power is one of the most promising and innovative technologies that can significantly mitigate climate change. Solar power has the potential to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuels as the primary source of energy. First, solar power is
How Solar Energy Minimizes Climate Change
The world is experiencing the impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events. One of the leading causes of climate change is the emission of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, which is produced by the burning of fossil fuels. However, there is
Rescue Our Community, Rescue Our Planet
Our water cycle, which refers to how water circulates on our globe, is being impacted by climate change. Dry areas are becoming drier while wet areas are becoming more wet. However, the amount of rain we receive now tends to come in more heavy downpours, increasing the risk
Climate Change in Tourism, Industry & Agriculture.
Agriculture is one of the most vital sectors in the world, and it is also one of the most vulnerable to climate change. The changing weather patterns are leading to unpredictable rainfall, droughts, and floods, which are severely impacting crop yields. In developing countries, where the majority of
How Climate Change Affects Sea level Rise
Sea level rise is one of the most visible and pressing consequences of climate change. As global temperatures continue to rise, glaciers and ice sheets are melting, causing sea levels to rise. In this article, we will explore how sea level rise is affected by climate change, its
