Student Blogs
A Cleaner Future With Carbon Capture
Throughout my years in college studying mechanical engineering, I was fortunate enough to be offered multiple research projects, including those that were key solutions to climate change. The most recent project I was involved in was research into carbon capture and storage. I researched materials that are capable
Artificially Altering the Earth Climate
When the temperature continues to rise, glaciers and ice sheets melt, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level rising causes problems for coastal communities. It leads to flooding and erosion. With the alteration of the weather, it has become less predictable, as temperature changes can
Solar Power Technology and Mitigating Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today, and it is clear that action needs to be taken to mitigate its effects. Solar power technology has emerged as a leading solution with numerous benefits that make it an attractive option for homeowners,
How is Climate Change Affecting the U.S., My Home Country
Climate change is effecting the United States in various ways, with significant impacts on the environment, economy, and public health. Here are a few examples: Rising temperatures; the average temperature in the United States has increased by about 1.8°F (1.0°C) since the beginning of the 20th century, with
What Is the Impact of Architecture On Climate Change? By City Tech Blogger Daniel Rojas
Climate change has been significantly influenced by architecture. A significant amount of the world’s energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions are caused by buildings. As the global population continues to increase, so does the demand for resources. It is the duty of architects and builders to create buildings
What Can Students Do About Climate Change? By City Tech Blogger Yikai Wu
We as students are quite limited in what we can do to help slow, stop or solve climate change, but that does not mean there isn’t anything we can do. Some examples are to spread awareness of climate change, reduce the usage of gas cars by walking or
Climate Change Means More Green Architecture By City Tech Blogger Lukas Klertiashvili
Architecture is a career in which it is impossible to disregard climate change. To the present day, there is a growing interest and initiative towards incorporating green building materials to lessen the impact of climate change into architectural plans and designs of offices and educational institutions. Buildings contribute
Small Caribbean Group Islands at Greater Risk from Climate Change By City Tech Blogger Jay
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a small island nation in the eastern Caribbean group of islands referred to as the Lesser Antilles. You may have a hard time spotting it on most world maps, especially because many of those islands are represented by random dots in the
How Climate Change Affects Your Home Country? By City Tech Blogger Anthony Romero
Increasing temperatures Increases the Intensification of Floods in Peru, March 2023 The Earth’s rising temperatures have made dry regions dryer and wet regions wetter, causing more than normal precipitation on the Western coast of South America. Specifically, Peru, a still developing country, is receiving up to $323
The United States is in Big Danger By City Tech Blogger Noel Nova
In the United States, the country is facing a range of risks and threats because of Climate Change. With the rising temperature and sea levels, there are more frequent extreme weather events and the impacts of Climate Change are being felt across the entire country and throughout the
Wind Power: Environment’s Gift By City Tech Blogger Eusebe Pierre Louis
Wind power is one of the greatest renewable ways of producing electricity as no toxic emissions are generated, it does not attach to global warming, and is one of the most obtainable sources of sustainable energy. Also, hypothetically it is a limitless source of energy. In adequately windy
Climate Change’s Effects Both Present & Future in the United States By City Tech Blogger Hyung Yang
Climate change due to global warming has tremendous effects on global society. A number of researchers have suggested that climate change is caused by multiple sources of contributors, as well as multiple detrimental effects, which require immediate attention and action. As publicly known, the biggest cause of climate
