Mitigating Global Warming

As an electrical engineer, I many times wonder what really is the big deal behind Global Warming and is it possible for me personally to have any role or have some affect on the issues.

The American Society of Civil Engineers have just published a study that I have found to be interesting reading.

The title is: Engineer's Role in Mitigating Global Warming

Abstract Summary:

Civil and environmental engineers will play a key role in responding to many of the projected impacts of global climate change, including impacts to water supply from drought, changing storm patterns and severity, and the potential for increased flooding due to sea level rise and rainfall patterns.

As leaders responsible for the public's physical well-being in terms of the performance of infrastructure, civil engineers need to consider and debate these issues and prepare for the future now.

My conclusion:

Possibly, this may open new fields and provide new opportunities for some experienced engineers in other fields of interests to get involved and perhaps may a serious contribution.

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