Parachute

An investigation into how our cities can become beautiful, resilient, and livable in the face of climate change.

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What you actually need to know about the cool streets beneath your hot feet.

668 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Climate solutions

Reflective pavements use color and texture to reflect heat, helping keep streets cooler.
Reflective pavements can reduce surface temperatures significantly, benefiting urban environments.
Reflective pavements have potential drawbacks too, such as increases in radiant temperature and potential energy use.

Street Notes 6: Solar panels aren’t just a climate solution

58 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Solar Power Jobs Savings Green Technology

Solar panels offer more than just a climate solution - they bring value to individuals and communities.
Solar industry creates jobs for people of diverse backgrounds, offering stable career paths in a transitioning economy.
Solar power provides energy resilience, independence, cost savings, and financial security to households, transforming lives beyond environmental benefits.

Obviously Better Stuff

58 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Renewables Innovation Energy Technology

Building obviously better stuff is an important climate tactic.
Creating better products has led to the adoption of greener options historically.
It's important to prioritize making obviously better products over green-washed alternatives.

Ok, Doomer #6

58 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Climate solutions Resilience

The recent IPCC report highlights the widespread and substantial impact of climate change on human life.
Dealing with climate change can be emotionally challenging, filled with hope and discouragement.
Everyone has a role to play in improving the world by engaging in various climate solutions.

Street Notes 5: Hot for District Cooling in Austin, Texas

39 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Urban Development Renewable Energy

Infrastructure and climate solutions often go unnoticed when they work well, but stand out when they fail.
District cooling is like neighborhood-wide air conditioning and can lead to lower utility bills and help prevent power outages.
District cooling plants offer benefits like space-saving, resilience to power outages, and should be celebrated as an efficient climate solution.

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Ok, Doomer #4

19 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23

🕹 Technology

Lithium demand is expected to increase significantly due to the global energy transition towards decarbonization.
Different countries and companies are actively engaging in the lithium market, with a focus on mining, manufacturing, and recycling processes.
Startups are innovating in battery technologies, such as developing new manufacturing techniques and exploring sustainable solutions like co-benefits in materials recovery.

Street Notes 7: Getting schooled on urban greening

19 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Climate solutions

Climate change is causing fear, but stories of climate solutions can bring optimism and agency
Different storytelling methods, like videos, can be effective in reaching diverse audiences
Educational resources and initiatives are crucial in inspiring young people to take climate action

Ok, Doomer #5

19 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Science Climate Policy Clean Energy

Over 116 million people from 185 countries have participated in Fridays for Future climate strikes.
Investing in women's health and education can help reduce 70 gigatons of CO2 by 2050.
Countries with more female representation in parliament tend to have stronger climate change policies.