The first sign of trouble was more puzzling than alarming: A fan suddenly stopped working. If you put your ear next to it, you could still hear a faint hum coming from the motor. Then a light bulb flickered and went dark. I guess it’s time to change that bulb, I thought. By the time […]
Will the COVID-19 pandemic have a lasting impact on cities?
The share of workers who continue to work from home once the COVID-19 crisis is over is likely to remain relatively high, according to the Conference Board. That could have a major impact on US city centers, the nonpartisan think tank argues, as people change their housing preferences and consumption patterns to meet their work-from-home […]
Renewables Increasingly Beat Even Cheapest Coal Competitors on Cost
The world changed drastically in the opening months of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing much of the world into lockdown. Now, as we move towards the new, post-COVID normality, renewable power generation must form a key part of global economic stimulus measures. Installing new renewables increasingly costs less than the cheapest fossil fuels. With […]
Balancing Social Responsibility and Personal Rights in a Time of Crisis
By Anthony Sanfilippo Reading the New York Times these days can be a rather jarring emotional experience. It is replete with stories of people and families devastated by the COVID crisis. Excruciatingly detailed and poignant accounts of people dying in their homes or hospitals, isolated from surroundings and those who have been significant to them. […]
These 10 steps will strengthen Canada’s economy and climate
The current health crisis has proven disruptive for every Canadian industry. For manufacturers, this disruption has been especially tough. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) recently forecast an overall decline in output of 5.7 per cent this year, making 2020 the worst year for domestic manufacturers since the 2008-09 recession. Although most expect growth to rebound next year, a […]