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...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Sep 2, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Climate change, Tech
As the global demand for renewable energy accelerates, finding suitable land for large solar farms has become a challenge. Agricultural needs, urban growth, and conservation priorities often compete with solar development. Enter floating solar farms, also known as...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Aug 21, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Climate change, Technology
As cities grow denser and energy demands rise, the need for innovative, sustainable power solutions has never been greater. Urban wind turbines are emerging as a bold response, transforming city skylines while reducing reliance on centralized grids. By harnessing the...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Jul 7, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Climate change
As the world seeks cleaner and more efficient ways to meet growing energy needs, nuclear power is reemerging as a critical part of the solution. While traditional nuclear reactors have faced criticism over safety, cost, and waste, a new generation of reactors promises...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Jun 2, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Climate change
As global temperatures continue to rise and carbon emissions remain stubbornly high, scientists are exploring every possible solution to slow climate change. One of the more unconventional ideas being discussed is the use of space-based reflectors to reduce the amount...
