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As a heatwave engulfs much of Europe, forcing people to get creative with ways to stay cool — like tents filled with fans and ice or sleeping with ice packs — Canadians are reminded of last year’s extreme heat in British Columbia that saw almost 700 people killed by the spiking temperatures. And Environment Canada is warning that the warmest part of summer is yet to come.
All of this is a result of climate change, which hasn’t impacted everyone equally. Older adults experiencing homelessness and housing insecurities are some of those most impacted.
Today in The Conversation Canada, Atiya Mahmood, Gracen Bookmyer, Rachelle Patille and Shreemouna Gurung of Simon Fraser University write about how governments and organizations need to allocate their time and resources to prioritize the needs of the older adults experiencing homelessness and housing issues during such crises.
They provide suggestions like bolstering emergency services, opening up more accessible cooling centres and better long-term urban planning so cities have more shade. They write, “Climate change will continue to impact our communities and serve as a danger to older adults who are experiencing housing insecurities.”
Also today:
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Older adults experiencing homelessness and housing insecurities are some of those most impacted by climate change.
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Atiya Mahmood, Simon Fraser University; Gracen Bookmyer, Simon Fraser University; Rachelle Patille, Simon Fraser University; Shreemouna Gurung, Simon Fraser University
Governments and organizations must listen to older adults’ experiences with extreme heat, flooding and wildfire smoke to create effective policies and programs
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Low-quality asphalt binder — the glue that holds roads together — can leave roads prone to cracking in cold temperatures.
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Simon Adrianus Maria Hesp, Queen's University, Ontario; Haibo Ding, Southwest Jiaotong University
The quality of asphalt binder — the glue that holds roads together — influences their condition. Binder made from Alberta bitumen is low in waxes and could extend pavement lifespan.
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Companies develop AI to gain an advantage over their competition, but this results in flawed products entering the market.
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David Weitzner, York University, Canada
Competition between corporations drives innovation and development. But when it comes to artificial intelligence systems, the prevention of harm should be more important.
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For a consumer, for instance, making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is a difficult decision.
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Naoko Ellis, University of British Columbia; Derek Gladwin, University of British Columbia
Climate change and its solutions are complex. One way to understand them — and the decisions that come with them — is through “systemic storytelling.”
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Members of the Levica party march on a government building during a protest in Skopje, North Macedonia, on July 6, 2022. Thousands of people marched for several nights after French President Emmanuel Macron announced a proposal to enable the country’s admission into the EU that many North Macedonians find controversial.
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James Horncastle, Simon Fraser University
The EU is creating resentment in North Macedonia over its feud with Bulgaria. In the midst of the Russia-Ukraine war, it will only serve to benefit Russia in its efforts to undermine the EU.
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La viande a été un marqueur de divisions entre les classes et les genres et a déclenché des révolutions scientifiques.
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Zeynep Arsel, Concordia University; Aya Aboelenien, HEC Montréal
La viande a été un marqueur des divisions entre les classes et le genre. Elle a déclenché des révolutions scientifiques et a été au centre de guerres et de controverses.
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Health
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John Donne Potter, Massey University
SARS-CoV-2 is not the first virus to cause unexplained chronic illness, but the sheer size of this pandemic means more people will develop long COVID.
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