Wicked Problem: Houstons Flooding Issue by Frederick Vargas (Frederick Vargas)

fredvargas605 — 2024-12-04 19:27:23 UTC

My name is Frederick Vargas. I am 20 years old and I attend Miami Dade College. My hobbies are collecting comic books, playing sports, and playing video games.

Wicked Problem

fredvargas605 — 2024-12-04 19:39:07 UTC

My wicked problem is the heavy rainfall, flooding, and water pollution due to impermeable surfaces and lack of green infrastructure in Houston, Texas.

Cause 1: Climate change

fredvargas605 — 2024-12-04 20:33:20 UTC

With hotter water, storms become more severe and introduce a lot more rainfall into the state of Houston.

Cause 2: Human Impact

fredvargas605 — 2024-12-04 20:50:12 UTC

This picture shows how much of the population has risen from 1984 to 2017. Notice how much green is reduced between the two pictures. This is the loss of the natural infrastructure.

Effect 1: Increased Rainfall

fredvargas605 — 2024-12-04 21:03:19 UTC

This picture is a representation of one of the areas hit by Hurricane Harvey's heavy rainfall. Reported to be 40 to 60 inches of rainfall.

Effect 2: Lack of Green Infrastructure

fredvargas605 — 2024-12-04 21:25:48 UTC

This is a way that green spaces can be used to help the damage that comes with the flooding in Houston.

Solution 1: Reduce Carbon Footprint

fredvargas605 — 2024-12-04 22:20:45 UTC

It is important for us to do our part and reduce our carbon footprint in the world to mitigate climate change and many more around the world.

Solution 2: Human Action

fredvargas605 — 2024-12-04 22:23:04 UTC

Nothing can be done without any awareness and funding. Either learning more and becoming more aware, or even just some donations would greatly help with preserving the green spaces.