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COVID-19 means a lot more work for families of children with disabilities, but schools can help

Children don’t come with how-to manuals. Even if they did, they would all require a manual of their own, tailored …

Canada finally has a climate plan that will let it meet its carbon targets by 2030

I’ve studied Canadian climate policy debates for three decades. Over that time, by my count, there has been seven national …

Capping food delivery app fees could save restaurants this COVID-19 winter

The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely difficult on restaurants, and it’s not over yet. Infection numbers continue to rise and …

What motivates changing behaviours during COVID-19 — from toilet paper hoarding to physical distancing

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to make some pretty interesting decisions like buying in bulk, wearing face masks …

It takes a lot of energy for machines to learn – here’s why AI is so power-hungry

Data centers like this Google facility in Iowa use copious amounts of electricity. Chad Davis/Flickr, CC BY-SA This month, Google …

How sub-Saharan Africa can rethink its approach to agriculture

In response to the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, most sub-Saharan governments are developing economic recovery plans. These …

Will going out in the cold give you a cold?

Many of us have heard: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As …

Diet resolutions: 6 things to know about eating less meat and more plant-based foods

Many people are making changes to their diets to eat healthier or in a more environmentally friendly manner. They might …

Shopping for the holidays? Keep your distance from retail workers

Maintaining social distancing inside retail stores during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a daily source of contention between retail workers …

Beyond self-care: Try these 5 therapeutic tools to manage stress better during COVID-19 restrictions

Tools from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) may help manage unpleasant emotions during lockdown stress. (Pexels/Ketut Subiyanto) Declining mental health is …

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