Patrick White

Jan 1, 2025 | theberkshireedge.com | Patrick White

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts made a lot of progress with the passage of the Affordable Homes Act in 2024. In the last issue, I dealt with the advantages that a seasonal community designation could have on the housing shortage in Berkshire County municipalities. In this issue, I would like to address the question of rentals. One of the provisions of the Affordable Homes Act is that it gives property owners the right to add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

Dec 5, 2024 | rsn.org | Rodrique Ngowi |Patrick White

As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 years, filling one specialized animal hospital with the endangered creatures.

Oct 30, 2024 | vancouverisawesome.com | Patrick White

During multiple campaign stops, Donald Trump has said that the solution to California’s parched forests and fields lies in Canada, reigniting concerns that the U.S. could press Canada to help solve its mounting water shortages. Exactly what the Republican presidential nominee’s plan entails or how it involves Canada, if at all, remains unclear. The Trump campaign did not respond to a request for clarification. Global Affairs Canada declined to weigh in.

May 14, 2024 | vancouverisawesome.com | Patrick White

The rate of violence in federal penitentiaries has escalated so severely in recent years that Canada’s correctional ombudsman is warning of the potential for mass disturbances. Figures compiled by the Office of the Correctional Investigator and obtained by The Globe and Mail through access to information legislation confirm that both assaults on prison staff and assaults between prisoners have risen sharply of late.

Apr 10, 2024 | marketscale.com | Patrick White

As the world grapples with the urgent need for sustainable and clean energy solutions, nuclear power emerges as a vital component of the global energy mix. Years of nuclear energy fear-mongering and dwindling funding led to the closure of a significant portion of U.S. nuclear power plants over the last 40+ years. But in a complete about-face, the U.S. nuclear industry is now set to make history as the Michigan-based Palisades nuclear power plant prepares to fully restart operations.