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Opinion: Oilsands workers are resistant to sustainable jobs, new research finds

Like it or not, the energy transition is happening. The International Energy Agency predicts global fossil fuel production will reach its peak by 2030. Governments...

Bizarre, nine-day seismic signal caused by epic landslide in Greenland

EnlargeJason Edwards via Getty Earthquake scientists detected an unusual signal on monitoring stations used to detect seismic activity during September 2023. We...

Opinion: Climate justice is a critical issue for the tourism industry

Each year, temperature records are broken and extreme weather events strike. July 22, 2024 now marks the hottest day on record, surpassing the previous heat...

Opinion: Canada’s treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program has recently come under intense scrutiny, with a new United Nations report by a Special Rapporteur characterizing it as a...

Opinion: Toxic bosses are a global issue with devastating consequences for organizations and employees

Toxic leaders are a widespread issue plaguing employees and organizations across various industries. A 2023 survey found that 87 per cent of professionals have had...

Opinion: 5 reasons why Canada should consider moving to a 4-day work week

Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, according to a recent survey, making it their most desirable benefit ahead of...

Opinion: How remote work poses unique challenges to public sector employees

The dispute last year between the federal Treasury Board and the Public Service Alliance of Canada over remote work arrangements raised a lot of questions...

Alaska’s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point

Enlarge / Taku Glacier is one of many that begin in the Juneau Icefield.Mauricio Handler / Getty Images The melting of one...

Opinion: Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

If you feel like you’re being pushed around in life, you’re not alone. Our recent research has found that Canadians are increasingly feeling a sense...

Opinion: Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?

Civil forfeiture regimes that allow governments to seize citizens’ assets, along with unexplained wealth orders — a type of court order that requires people to...

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