It’s been just over two months since symptoms of the deadly coronavirus were first reported in Wuhan, China. Yesterday, the death toll exceeded 1,000. Two-thirds of international flights from China have been cancelled. Chinese citizens are experiencing a wave of racism, just as they did during the SARS outbreak. Chinese
The European Parliament wants tech companies to issue a universal charger for products like smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. URGENTLY. Like, hella quick. Why? The environment, duh. Europeans generate almost 17 kilograms of e-waste per inhabitant. While individual chargers probably aren’t responsible for a difference-making amount of that, getting tech companies on
Paying rent in Canadian cities is a tragedy. And it’s going to get worse! According to a trio of reputable sources, average rents in Canada are expected to increase by 3% in 2020. Most affected will be residents of Toronto, which could see rents rise by up to 7%. Even
The other day I was looking at old film photos, from around 1997, and was struck by one thing in particular: street meat. One photo featured a BBQ stand with a price list: $1 for a hot dog; $1.50 for a burger; 75 cents for a Coke. These things would
People are getting out there and seeing the world. According to the World Tourism Organization, there were more than 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals last year. That’s great, but it also puts a big strain on local infrastructure and the environment. It’s one thing to invite someone over and quite
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