There are parallels between these two threats, and our attitudes toward them.
Author of the article: Shachi Kurl
Publishing date: Apr 30, 2021 • 20 hours ago • 3 minute read •
A wind turbine is seen near the Pickering Nuclear Power Generating Station east of Toronto. As Canada reduces its fossil fuel usage, we will need to take care of those whose jobs are disrupted by the move. Photo by CARLOS OSORIO /REUTERS
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As Canadians navigate byzantine vaccination systems, fight for paid sick days, and grieve for otherwise healthy loved ones some of whom are now, horrifyingly, dying alone in their sleep, COVID-19 robs us of something more still: the mental and emotional capacity to think about much else.