What are the best recommendations that would help mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission in sport and recreation facilities?
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Every five years nations must evaluate their progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement. But this “stocktake” lacks detail making it difficult to measure progress on climate action.
A successful transition in September is a whole-family affair.
Large and out-of-control wildfires can seriously damage ecosystems, but Indigenous fire practices can keep ecosystems healthy and resilient, and even increase biodiversity.
The negative impact of the pandemic on grief has raised concerns. Our study shows that 15 per cent of people dealing with grief are at risk of what’s known as complicated grief.
La pandémie aura été un moment particulièrement éprouvant pour les personnes ayant vécu un deuil. En ce moment de déconfinement, il importe de réfléchir collectivement au sens des rituels funéraires.
Les régions arctiques et subarctiques ne sont plus exemptes de contamination industrielle. Des polluants persistants (PFAS) ont été retrouvés dans le sang des populations isolées du Nord canadien.
Solar geoengineering could theoretically cool the Earth to slow global warming, and it has been controversial. Still, countries should research its risks and benefits.
Les Arabes noirs font face au racisme et à la discrimination dans l’ensemble du monde arabe. Exposer ce racisme anti-Noir est un travail difficile, mais essentiel.
We ought to worry that the pandemic has made it even easier to reduce teaching to disseminating knowledge.
The Arctic and sub-Arctic regions are no longer exempt of industrial contamination. Researchers have found high blood levels of potentially harmful chemicals in people living in the North.
Black Arabs face racism and discrimination throughout the Arab world. Exposing this anti-Blackness is challenging but critical work.
Known variously in Juno history as 'Best Single,' or 'Best-Selling Single,' and now 'Single of the Year' this award always garners attention. Reflections on select singles since 1979.
129 officers and crew died during the 1845 Franklin Northwest Passage expedition. DNA analysis from their remains of members can reveal the identity of the men who perished during the journey.
As the global South transitions to a predominantly urban future, food offers a way to understand the role of cities in future development.
COVID-19 messaging frames staying home as a personal responsibility, but for many it’s a luxury they can’t afford. Like the language used for drug addiction, it stigmatizes low-income people.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in children spending more time on digital devices, which may have a long-term impact on their vision, including the risk of myopia.
Le gouvernement souhaite valider la perception sociale avant d’annoncer de nouvelles mesures en divulguant la nouvelle dans les médias. Cette tactique peut aider, mais elle ne garantit pas le succès.
Hearing about climate change prompts people to buy more stuff, which increases their environmental footprint. Rituals that inspire gratitude for nature can help reduce the desire to over-consume.
The new Alphabet Workers Union is making clear that changes must be put in place, both in education and on the job, to allow engineers to start taking responsibility for the social impact of their work.
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Assistant Professor, Arabic language and literature, Renison University College, University of Waterloo
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Associate Professor, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, University of Waterloo
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PhD Student, Global Governance program at the Balsillie School for International Affairs, University of Waterloo
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Assistant Professor, Psychology, University of Waterloo
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Postdoctoral fellow, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, University of Waterloo
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MSc Student, School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo
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Canada Research Chair in Energy Transitions, University of Waterloo
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PhD Student, Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
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Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo
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Professor of law, University of Waterloo
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Professor, Department of Communication Arts, University of Waterloo
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PhD Candidate in Historical Ecology, University of Waterloo
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Professor, Social Work, University of Waterloo
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Professor, Departments of English Langauge and Literature & Communication Arts, University of Waterloo
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Assistant Professor, School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo
