25 Search Results for "housing crisis"

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Take a look at this carbon-negative dream house that’s shipped directly to you in a box

With the rising rates of homelessness and housing costs in the United States, one startup is making beautifully-designed, energy-efficient homes more affordable for everyone. NODE, often referred to as the “IKEA of houses,” believes that access to affordable housing should be a fundamental right.1 They have set out to achieve ambitious objectives of building a […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Man Sprays Homeless Woman in San Francisco with Hose to Get Her to Move

We often hear stories about how cities erect fences, spikes, and all sorts of weird benches to prevent the homeless from sleeping in certain areas. A video emerged last Monday where a San Francisco resident is seen doing something horrid. He’s caught using a hose pipe to spray down a woman who was sitting on […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

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Switzerland Set to Roll Out Solar Panels Between Railway Tracks–A World First

A startup called Sun-Ways is taking an innovative approach to renewable energy. They plan to optimize solar power by installing power panels between railway tracks. As opposed to fields of solar panels to catch the energy, these panels do not occupy any landscape or impact the environment. Sun-Ways is waiting for the approval of the […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

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Country Taxes Banks and Energy Companies to Make Trains Free for 4 Months

Around the world, countries are fighting against inflation and increasing prices of basically, well, everything. The Prime Minister of Spain has introduced a new taxing system on banks and energy companies to make trains temporarily free, build thousands of homes, and increase scholarship funds. Traditionally the United States has been very anti-taxes – raising them, […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

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Ship-Shaped Floating Houses Envisioned to Form a Self-Sustaining Community

Have you always dreamed of a life at sea but also fear being so far from home? These Manila-based architects might have the solution you’re looking for with their floating houses. The best part? They are a fully sustainable way of supporting at-risk coastal communities. (1) The Sustainable Floating Houses Project In Manila With the […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

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Homeless People Can Now Move Into $15K Tiny Homes

Homelessness is a growing issue that requires an efficient solution. Shelters are no longer as helpful as once believed. Case in point, they often include long waitlists or curfews that may not fit an individual’s schedule. There are also shelters that do not serve women with children, those with pets, or anyone working a night […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

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Woman Explains Why Young Generations Just Don’t Want to Work Anymore

Numerous stereotypes exist regarding the status of different generations. Older generations believe that younger generations are less respectful, are more entitled, or are lazier, if not all three. While younger generations feel as though they’re all doing their best, despite the potential economic crisis we’re seemingly facing. However, a recent TikTok addresses why younger generations […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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A woman who grows and donates food to those in need said someone dumped salt on her garden, destroying her harvest

According to a viral video posted on April 11 2023, a compassionate TikToker who had fed over 1,600 people during the UK’s cost-of-living crisis faced a distressing incident. Carly Burd, the TikToker in question, found her garden vandalized with salt, destroying her crops. The video has garnered more than 4.9 million views. With numerous strangers […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer