Category: Social Policy

Mental health and homelessness

Mental health and homelessness

On the California CARE act and whether mental health provisions are sufficient to make a dent in the homeless problem (hint: they’re not) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2023-09-24/michael-smolens-will-democrats-face-a-backlash-over-care-court

Solar Built on Trash Offers Solution to Renewable Energy’s Space Problem

Solar Built on Trash Offers Solution to Renewable Energy’s Space Problem

I worked on a municipal solid waste to energy proposal in Dhaka. It was the largest of its kind in Bangladesh. Proposal was successful but the project wasn’t. Technical difficulties and cost overruns killed the dream project. Similar fate may await this project. Solar Built on Trash Offers Solution to Renewable Energy’s Space Problem https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-12/solar-farm-near-london-built-on-giant-trash-heap

Portugal’s bid to attract foreign money backfires as rental market goes ‘crazy’

Portugal’s bid to attract foreign money backfires as rental market goes ‘crazy’

This isn’t just happening in Portugal. The financialization of housing is an issue in many countries and cities. However, the benefits need to be considered and how anf whethet locals are sharing in on the benefits. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/29/portugals-bid-to-attract-foreign-money-backfires-as-rental-market-goes-crazy?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other