Reducing Flooding in Costa MesaAbstract Flooding is a significant threat to coastal cities everywhere leading to infrastructure damage and safety hazards. Our team's policy proposal outlines a detailed approach to mitigating flooding risks in Costa Mesa by enhancing...
Improving Equity in OC’s Renewable Energy TransitionAbstract The ongoing conversion of fleets in San Diego to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) will significantly reduce carbon emissions in the area, which is essential for environmental sustainability and improving public...
Improving Equity in OC’s Renewable Energy TransitionAbstract Renewable energy access, like solar power, empowers disadvantaged communities to align with the future’s renewable energy model. This proposal aims to ensure equitable access to renewable energy, thereby,...
Repurposing Commercial Buildings for Food Production in Los Angeles Abstract Los Angeles has a high-density population that sources their food from large scale suppliers, distributors, local agriculture, and food processing businesses. Operating under a global food...
Potential of Solar Energy in the Inland Empire’s Cooling Centers: A Case Study of Perris and Its Potential RamificationsAbstract In order to combat the increasing temperatures in the Inland Empire and the growing disparities between those who have access to cooling...
Bus Electrification in Irvine Unified School District (IUSD)Abstract As the issue of human-driven climate change becomes more dire, it is imperative that all municipalities, including the city of Irvine in Orange County, California, address this issue head-on by...
Reducing CO2 Emissions from Construction in LA County Abstract Climate change, driven by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx), is one of the most pressing issues experienced worldwide. Extreme weather events, worsened...
How Southern California Cities Can Manage WaterAbstract Southern California faces a water crisis primarily due to inadequate water management and the increasing demands among growing urban populations. Climate change has exacerbated the region’s susceptibility to...
Air Pollution in Fresno, CAAbstract The Central Valley in California accounts for half of the nation’s fruit and vegetables production. As the primary industry in the Central Valley, agriculture is the main source of jobs in this region: 337,000 in agricultural...
The Need for More Pedestrian Space During COVID-19Abstract Increasing pedestrian space is vital in keeping COVID-19 transmission rates low, especially in a densely populated city like New York. Our proposed solution is to transform streets with light vehicular traffic...
