Overview
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The paper should respond to the following questions:
Describe the problem to be solved. Be sure to consider any equity issues that may be associated with your topic. Some examples:
Urban heat islands: What are the health and safety Impacts of urban heat Islands? How big is the problem? Who is affected? What areas and populations are most vulnerable?
Net zero buildings: What Is the contribution of residential and commercial buildings to GHG emissions? what are the main sources of GHG emissions In this sector? Is there a relationship between GHG emissions and building characteristics?
Discuss solutions that have been proposed or implemented. Are there any examples of success stories? Some examples:
Urban heat Islands: Tree planting Is widely advocated to reduce heat Islands. Is this an effective strategy? What types of programs have been Implemented, and where?
- Managed retreat: one strategy to reduce coastal development Is to allow Insurance markets to withdraw coverage from high risk areas. Is this an effective strategy?
What are your recommendations for solutions? What specific policies would be required? What technologies or technological advances are required? What Is the role of the private and public sectors? What financial costs are Involved, and who would pay?