Why converting office space into flats won’t solve the housing crisis

Nov 01, 2023 07:02 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

The UK government is proposing to further relax planning rules as part of its long-term plan for housing. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities aims to extend what are known as permitted development...

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How to ensure Alberta's oil and gas workers have jobs during the energy transition

Nov 01, 2023 07:00 am UTC| Economy Business

Retraining Albertas oil and gas workers for the solar industry costs far less than you think. The results of our new study clearly show that a rapid transition to sustainable energy production is feasible, as costs of...

US Buys Japanese Seafood for Military to Offset China's Ban, Bolstering Economic Ties

Oct 31, 2023 09:42 am UTC| Economy Politics

To counter Chinas ban on Japanese seafood, the United States has initiated the purchase of Japanese seafood to supply its military stationed in the country. This unprecedented step marks a significant development in the...

Some people think income tax is illegal. It's pseudolaw, and it's damaging the legal system

Oct 31, 2023 09:15 am UTC| Economy

Judges have described it as gibberish, obvious nonsense, largely incoherent, if not incomprehensible and gobbledygook. It involves grand claims like Magna Carta means you do not need to pay your mortgage, or the...

Worried economists call for a carbon price, a tax on coal exports, and 'green tariffs' to get Australia on the path to net zero

Oct 30, 2023 10:57 am UTC| Economy

Australias top economists have overwhelmingly backed the reintroduction of the carbon price that helped cut Australias emissions between 2012 and 2014. The government concedes that achieving its legislated emissions...

G7 Nations Unite to Secure Global Supply Chains Amid Geo-Political Tensions

Oct 30, 2023 10:02 am UTC| Economy

Trade and economy officials from the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate in securing seamless supply chains for critical resources, such as energy and food, despite...

How sustainable, liveable and resilient housing can help us adapt to a changing future

Oct 27, 2023 15:06 pm UTC| Economy Real Estate

This summer, Canada experienced wildfires, extreme heat, drought and flooding. Other regions of the world faced similar events. Its hard not to wonder if were prepared for what comes next with climate change. This...