Why the 'drug dealers defence' doesn't work for exporting coal. It's actually Economics 101
Oct 06, 2023 07:03 am UTC| Economy Law
In defending a Federal Court case brought by opponents of her decisions to approve two export coal mines, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is relying in part on what critics call the drug dealers defence. Its...
Ontario's 2-tier minimum wage: As discriminatory now as it was in the 1990s
Oct 06, 2023 07:01 am UTC| Economy
The province of Ontario has increased its minimum wage to $16.55 per hour unless workers are students under the age of 18, in which case their labour is only worth $15.60. Québec and Manitoba eliminated their...
Oct 06, 2023 02:30 am UTC| Economy
Climate change is affecting communities nationwide, but Florida often seems like ground zero. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian devastated southwest Florida, killing at least 156 people and causing an estimated US$113...
Johannesburg has been hit by severe water shortages: new plan to manage the crisis isn't the answer
Oct 06, 2023 02:27 am UTC| Economy
Johannesburg and its surrounds, at the centre of the industrial heartland of South Africa, have been hit by severe water cuts. Water interruptions have been happening for years, but they have been scaled up dramatically in...
Cautious welcome: World Bank and IMF return to Africa, but questions remain
Oct 06, 2023 02:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
The annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are due to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, in mid-October. The city and country are still reeling from a devastating earthquake in early...
McDonald's McRib Stages Surprise Comeback Despite Farewell Tour
Oct 05, 2023 10:08 am UTC| Business Economy Life
McDonalds made an announcement last year, saying that its McRib is retiring. The fast-food chain even launched a Farewell Tour so customers may enjoy their favorite food item for the last time. However, a big surprise...
Atomo Coffee Unveils Beanless Brew, Aiming to Combat Deforestation, Climate Change
Oct 05, 2023 09:44 am UTC| Economy Nature Business
A Seattle-based startup supported by Beyond Meat investors is set to revolutionize the coffee industry with its groundbreaking beanless coffee. Atomo Coffee aims to minimize the environmental impact of the popular beverage...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects