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This Bloomberg video exposes a different side to capitalism using catastrophe bonds: financial instruments that allow investors to profit from climate disaster. Through examples like Jamaica’s struggle after Hurricane Beryl, the video reveals how wealthier nations, particularly the United States and Wall Street, are turning natural disasters into opportunities to …
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The distant dream of owning a home: Canada sees growing inequality in home ownership
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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An expert on fighting poverty makes the case against a universal basic income
Economic Development Finance
In this Vox article, Robert Greenstein, the president and founder of Center on Budget Policy Priorities, provides a compelling argument against a universal basic income (UBI), contradicting its widespread support. Many supporters argue that a UBI is the key to solving poverty and inequality. However, Greenstein argues that while the …
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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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They Never Thought Trump Would Have Them Deported
Government
This article from The Atlantic explores the experiences of immigrants who believed they would be safe under President Trump’s “mass deportation” policies. Although his campaign pledged to focus on unauthorized immigrants with serious criminal records or those posing clear threats to public safety, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested …
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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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