Global Warming The interchange of outgoing and incoming radiation, which heats the Earth is known as the greenhouse effect since a greenhouse operates similarly. The incoming UV radiation goes through a glass wall of a greenhouse and is engrossed by hard surfaces inside the plants. However, the weaker IR radiation often has a hard time going through the glass walls and gets confined inside, hence […]

Topic 1 It is possible to implement sustainable energy development, and utilize energy sources without causing harm to the environment. There are various ways of achieving sustainable energy use and one of these is through the use of renewable energy sources. These include solar electricity, solar heating, ocean energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, wind and other energy sources (Smil, 2014). The use of renewable energy enables […]

What can individual citizens do to reduce groundwater pollutants? Groundwater forms a very important source of water that human use for domestic and industrial purposes. For this reason, individuals should take considerable measures to help reduce the pollution of underground water (Stephnson, 2015).  One measure that can be taken to reduce groundwater pollution is by proper disposal of all waste and avoiding disposal of chemicals […]

The state of Kentucky is vulnerable to various types of natural hazards. The hazards can be mitigated to mitigate the risk and prevent the state from suffering both physical and emotional damage, which may be severe in cases of loss of life. In addition, the state of Kentucky mitigation plan has identified thirteen hazards. However, we will focus on landslides and karst topography mine subsidence. […]

Since a warm atmosphere can hold more water, climatic changes will give the possibilities for intense rainfall occurrence. However, this will differ extensively from place to place depending on the current native climate changes and global warming. Floods can be triggered either by a large amount of rainfall preceding to more considerable surface overflow or through storm gushes increasing the sea level. Moreover, human activities […]

Introduction Terrorism can be referred to as the use of violence or force, which is unlawful to threaten the civilian population and the government on the basis of advancement of social and political goals.  According to Barton (2014), the psychosocial context of terrorism refers to “those social and psychological circumstances that encourage certain behaviors to develop and expand.”  The psychology of terrorism is significantly a […]

Watching the video footage of the tsunami/earthquake survivors was heartbreaking. In particular, watching what the survivors saw and experienced was horrendous; a panel of foul, darkened seawater immersing the city, and scouring the entire infrastructure, cars, houses, along with their loved ones away. This experience does not only teach how destructive a tsunami can be but also shows how life is short and people are […]

Human Controls Human efforts could eventually play a critical role in mitigating natural hazards risk impacts in the society particularly through preparedness, awareness, prediction, warnings, and education (Birkmann, 2017). Awareness involves providing information to society relating to natural hazards. Emphasis on information sharing increases awareness and as such minimizes impacts due to non-awareness. Awareness also ensures plans are put in place to mitigate risks. It […]