by Brook Lang Seattle | Mar 6, 2026 | Brook Lang Seattle, Climate change, Leadership
Urban areas are on the front lines of climate change. Rising temperatures, heavier rainfall, stronger storms, and prolonged heatwaves are putting unprecedented stress on cities’ infrastructure. Roads buckle under heat, power grids strain during peak demand, and...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Jan 31, 2026 | Brook Lang Seattle, Climate change, Leadership
Energy and water are often discussed as separate challenges, yet they are deeply interconnected. Power generation depends heavily on water, while water systems rely on energy to operate. This interdependence, known as the energy–water nexus, is becoming increasingly...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Dec 30, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Climate change, Tech
From streaming movies to cloud storage and online banking, data centers are the backbone of today’s digital economy. These facilities house thousands of servers that store, process, and transmit massive amounts of information every second. While indispensable, data...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Dec 2, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Climate change, Technology
For decades, energy systems have operated under a centralized model: large power plants generate electricity, and utilities distribute it to consumers. But as renewable energy adoption accelerates, a new model is emerging—one where consumers can generate, store, and...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Nov 6, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Climate change, Tech
Rethinking City Design for a Changing Climate As cities expand and climate change intensifies, urban areas face increasing risks from heatwaves, flooding, and air pollution. Traditional concrete-heavy infrastructure often exacerbates these challenges, creating heat...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Sep 25, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Leadership, Tech
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and severe storms are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change. When these events strike, traditional power grids are often among the first systems to fail, leaving communities vulnerable without...
