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Although segregated communities are not new to America, the border between Grosse Pointe Park and urban Detroit neighbourhoods is unique due to the fact that it is the only place in America where an extremely affluent, predominantly-white area abuts a very poor, black one. In an attempt to close off …
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Homeless woman charged for building her own home
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Economic Development Housing
Darlene Necan, a First Nations woman, attempted to build a cabin in the area where she grew up. Necan was charged with fines up to $10,000 through the Public Lands Act by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Other community members do not understand why the Ministry is concerned …
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California passed the Water Bond which secures $7.5 billion to fund water projects and programs relating to water conservation and recycling, groundwater cleanup and water storage. These funds are allocated to different programs that require certain projects to go through a public competitive grant process. Jerry Brown, an advocate for …
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Why 12-Foot Traffic Lanes Are Disastrous for Safety and Must Be Replaced Now
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Density Safety & Security Smart Cities
The author of this article from Bloomberg advocates for the replacement of 12-foot lanes and the standardization of 10-foot lanes, and contradicts the popular belief that wider lanes are safer. Referring to urban high-speed and free-flowing roads, such as downtown streets, arterials, collectors, and highways, the author explains that wider …
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Carbon Engineering | Direct Air Capture of CO2
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Economic Development Neuroscience & DNA Video
This video introduces a new carbon capture technology from British Columbia, Canada. Currently a prototype, the technology directly absorbs and traps CO2 already released into the atmosphere. Compared to the rate of carbon absorption by trees, the company believes that the Air Capture is a faster and more feasible solution, …
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This article from The Economist introduces an environmental dilemma when it comes to creating renewable energy sources, with a focus on solar energy. California’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (SEGS) is the largest solar thermal power plant in the world. While it has created more than 2000 jobs during its …
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This article from The Economist explains one reason some economists are against minimum wages, or “wage floors”: minimum wages lead to job losses. Firstly, in the past, economists believed that firms hired employees based on their perceived value. With the implementation of minimum wages, firms are forced to pay workers …
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