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Economic Development Housing
This article from The Conversation discusses the growing housing crisis in Canada, focusing on the decreasing housing affordability and home ownership rates. In Canada, the dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach, revealing deepening inequalities across generations and income levels. While once a symbol of stability and success, …
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This article from the Next City introduces a developing framework that can help all levels of government measure the effectiveness of road infrastructure and prioritize pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure projects, in light of limited funding sources. Historically, road effectiveness was measured by the “level of service,” a car-centric metric that …
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The Great Italian Tailoring Crisis
Arts & Culture
The article explores the growing crisis facing Italian tailoring, specifically in Naples, a city historically known for its bespoke tailoring–building a suit from scratch. This tradition, recognized for its master tailors and its unique, soft-shouldered suit, is now at risk. Various factors are contributing to this dwindling tradition from a …
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Eight Landscaping Features That Can Lower the Summer Heat in Your Yard
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution
As summers grow increasingly hotter, people are finding ways to stay cool such as upgrading air-conditioning. However, while indoor spaces can be upgraded to provide an escape from hot temperatures, the outdoors are still permeated by heat. This article from the LifeHack describes landscaping techniques that lower outdoor temperatures, making …
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The world’s biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution
A comprehensive study from Dartmouth College reveals that 111 of the world’s largest carbon-oriented corporations inflicted approximately $28 trillion in climate-related damage—more than half of the harm stems from 10 major fossil fuel providers, such as Saudi Aramco and Gazprom. This research marks a significant step towards holding companies financially …
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Finland’s education system consistently outperforms countries like Norway and America, but why is that? This article from the Smithsonian Magazine attributes the country’s success to its holistic, student-centered approach. The system prioritizes equity to ensure children receive personalized, high-quality education, regardless of class, race, ethnicity, and mental and physical ability. …
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This TLDR New Global video explores how China’s economic strategy is subtly shifting under Xi Jinping’s leadership, as the country pivots back to stronger state involvement to reverse decades of market reforms. China’s economy can be split into three periods: first, a “command” economy from 1950-1976 under Mao Zedong’s leadership, …
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