Two primary issues are related to natural hazard events such as earthquakes or floods. They don't occur that often, but when they occur, they can be devastating, causing billions of dollars in damages and threatening the loss of life.
Nothing is more compelling as a topic of research and action in today’s very turbulent conditions than the need to demonstrate disaster-resistant buildings and communities.
Energy professionals are targeting greenhouse gas emissions by producing low-impact power supplies. They are diversifying sources to minimize fossil fuel reliance. Renewable propane has been identified as an option to improve sustainability.