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Seems counterintuitive doesn’t it?

Droughts dry out the soil which then results in the soil having a short term reduction in water absorption capacity.

This leads to surface runoff and eventually flooding 😱

Climate change then comes in and magnifies this effect across all stages.

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How does porous asphalt impact infrastructure resilience, especially in the wake of climate change?

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📖 Have you read this Brian Cox book?

The book covers a wide range of topics that are not directly linked to climate change but that doesn't mean we can't borrow the ideas for our own use!

It is well-researched and provides a wealth of information that are thought-provoking.

Link to the review in my Bio....

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📖 Have you read this Brian Cox book? The book covers a wide range of topics that are not directly linked to climate change but that doesn't mean we can't borrow the ideas for our own use! It is well-researched and provides a wealth of information that is thought-provoking. Link to the review in my Bio.... 🌍 Follow @Clim8Delta to learn more about climate change!

Watt in the World is a Worldwatt?!

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Greece’s history is king & stories but lately the country has struggled economically.

The government however has turned this disaster into a green opportunity.

Take a look and let me know what you think about how Greece is fairing

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Asphalt uses petroleum products as a main material! This means significant amounts of co2 are emitted during the production processes.
To lay asphalt you usually need to “hot roll” asphalt which requires heating the substance up to high temperatures. This is an inefficient way to lay the material!
Take a look at the post to learn about what’s being done to alleviate this issues 😎
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is a large East African country with a fast growing population. The country is an amalgamation of multiple ethnic groups; that combined with mountainous terrain means that the government faces significant issues in controlling centres of power.

One way to unify the country is to electrify the nation whilst improving the living standards of its people.

The country is facing significant internal social strife as well as facing friction from nearby regional powers ( and ). For it to achieve economic growth in a sustainable manner, it must find a way to stabilise its social fabric.

Instead of following traditional routes (industrialisation by means of fossil fuels), Ethiopia has the opportunity to utilise its significant renewable resources.

It’s already started following this path as can be seen by the . The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is an example of a project that is funded by the people of Ethiopia. This provides a sense of unity amongst Ethiopians of various ethnicities. Ancillary works related to the GERD, such as power distribution, have been funded by foreign actors.

With multiple rivers flowing through it, Ethiopia can exploit natural resources to produce a sustainable energy model. However, it must be careful to not fall into the trap of over exploiting the resources as this will have detrimental effects not only to its own people but to the populaces of downstream countries.  

A stable Ethiopia that produces electricity will create a stable East Africa which will allow the uplift of a significant number of people to the global middle class.

The country is facing major effects from climate change such as more frequent and devastating droughts and famines, a generally higher average temperature, and a reduction in the amount of rainfall.

This is not Ethiopia’s fault as they have not been historic major emitters of greenhouse gasses.

isn’t just environmental there are many more considerations to be had! A understanding of different aspects of sustainability will allow for truly sustainable !
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We all know the railways are a good alternative to driving but High Speed rail is even better.
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Egypt’s railway system at the moment is crumbling and has had several high-profile accidents in the past few years. Meanwhile congestion on Egyptian roads is one of the worst in the world.
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To get around this Egypt has decided that it needs a high-speed railway system to connect the country from the north coast to the east coast.
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The railway will pass through key cities such as Alexandria, Cairo and the new administrative capital.
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HS rail also = people living outside cities in cheaper homes‬
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‪HS rail also = reduced congestion = improved air quality = improved health
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HS rail is great!
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