Canada is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. Over the past 20 years, housing prices have increased at double the rate of income growth. Partly fueled by dramatic interest hikes, rental prices have also risen precipitously ...
Social Sciences
Mar 27, 2023
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A newly published UNSW Sydney research report provides a comprehensive roadmap to confront Queensland's housing and rental crisis, with many of its recommendations applicable and adaptable Australia-wide.
Economics & Business
Mar 20, 2023
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Thursday, February 2 marks World Wetlands Day, an international government agreement acknowledging the importance of wetlands and their ecological role in conserving our ecosystems.
Ecology
Feb 2, 2023
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Every November the United Nations marks a 16-day campaign against gender-based violence. It begins on Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on Dec. 10, Human Rights Day. This ...
Social Sciences
Nov 25, 2022
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Homelessness is an increasing problem across the developed world, and existing policy responses are failing to make an impact. In Australia, for instance, homelessness has increased despite growing investment in (predominantly ...
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2022
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England's housing sector accounts for 20% of the country's emissions. Its stock is outdated and efforts to improve the energy efficiency of England's homes are limited.
Economics & Business
Nov 11, 2022
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As concerns grow that the war in Ukraine could expand into a nuclear conflict, U.S. President Joe Biden compared the current situation to the Cuban missile crisis, a Cold War confrontation between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. ...
Political science
Oct 24, 2022
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This summer, homeless encampments in cities such as Vancouver and Los Angeles and others were dismantled.
Economics & Business
Oct 17, 2022
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Look to any urban center in Canada and you will find First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) peoples disproportionately experiencing homelessness.
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2022
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The challenges of building a sustainable society are unprecedented. But the Dutch municipalities cannot be faulted for their commitment. They are working hard, conclude Professor Eefje Cuppen and Lian Merkx, program manager ...
Environment
Apr 4, 2022
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