ph. Global aviation safety depends on the reliability of major aircraft manufacturers. The world needs Boeing to return to its fabled engineering, safety and quality roots. (Shutterstock) John Gradek, McGill University If ever there was a need to exemplify the term annus horribilis in the annals of corporate history, 2024 and the Boeing
The Spanish resort town of Benidorm is known for its sandy beaches with clear waters, a skyline dominated by towering hotels and tourists from northern Europe. But one day in February, it also served as a testing ground for European society’s future with drones. Since the local economy depends on tourism during the
Greece’s worst rail disaster ever is the result of the same corporate cost-cutting and deregulation that led to East Palestine and Lac-Mégantic disasters. On February 25, Greece experienced its deadliest rail disaster ever when a freight train ran headlong into a passenger train coming towards it on the same track, killing 57 people.
Experts warn that a growing network of carbon dioxide pipelines are dangerous and under-regulated. In the aftermath of last month’s toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, questions and concerns about the adequacy of rail safety regulations have resurfaced. The train, owned by Norfolk Southern, was transporting chemicals and other hazardous materials when
Tourism demand remains somewhat dampened, but there are signs of life as travelers seek safe options, often outdoors, to travel again. As vaccines increase, so does the enthusiasm for travel and the opportunities for revitalized economic development. Many people are looking for a reliable alternative to working from home or remote school; others