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Resilient Cities 09: Planning for Public Health Stresses

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

resilient-cities-09-planning-for-public-health-stresses-title-slideThe United States is a leading country in healthcare spending, but lacks quality. According to many health organizations’ rankings, the US does not rank high compared other countries who spend less on healthcare. Various factors such as demographics and diet affect rankings, however, healthcare quality plays a big role. To address this issue, President Obama has adopted healthcare plans from more successful countries and passed the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). However, is our healthcare system ready to withstand spikes in demand due to climate change impacts on public health?

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A First: Net-Zero Manufacturing

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OPEX Corp., which makes automated mail handling and package-picking equipment, occupies a 30-acre campus five miles east of Philadelphia, in New Jersey. Their PV system is the largest for a privately held company in the state. They have successfully reached net-zero and practice sustainability in their workspace.

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Resilient Cities 08: Designing Resilient Waste Systems

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

building resilient cities week 08 designing resilient waste systems - title slideOne of the byproducts of an ever increasing population is the municipal waste that we leave behind.  This waste exacerbates an already deteriorating climate situation by further damaging air quality and emitting toxic gasses.  Given that the typical four-member American family wastes 122 pounds of food each month on average, it is no surprise that the United States produces 70% of the world’s solid waste.  However, although we live wasteful lifestyles, the US has a unique platform to make-up by being a leading innovator in reducing waste and building resilient waste systems.   

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Net-Zero-Energy House Demonstrates Efficiency

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A net-zero-energy house built by researchers in Maryland has produced more energy than it used last year and also demonstrated approximately 60 percent more energy efficiency than a similar house built to 2012 International Energy Conservation Code requirements.

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The Green Home of Tomorrow

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An enterprising team of Stanford students has designed a low-cost, solar-powered home that could lead the home-building industry to a more sustainable future and guide homeowners toward greener behavior.

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