Paris Marx
Freelance contributor
Paris Marx is a technology writer, host of the Tech Won’t Save Us podcast, and author of Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong about the Future of Transportation.
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Opinion
Shifting to EVs is not enough. The deeper problem is our car dependence
Electric vehicles will be part of the solution, but meeting the challenge of climate change requires taking on the dominance of cars in our communities.
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Opinion
Uber's proposed revamp of provincial labour laws would cement the notion that gig workers are not employees
Gig-economy workers have been risking their health to deliver things like meals and groceries during the pandemic, and provinces should recognize their essential work by taking steps to protect them with employee status, writes Paris Marx.
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Opinion
Annamie Paul's byelection defeat marks a crossroads for Green Party
Without fresh policy and ideas to inspire support, the path to growth for the Greens appears limited, writes Paris Marx.
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Opinion
Water Street's pedestrian mall shouldn't just be revived, it should be permanent
This summer proved that urban spaces flourish when people can gather without having cars in the way, writes Paris Marx.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Opinion
It's good that St. John's is rethinking the downtown, but its planning priorities need an overhaul
Two recent stories stand in marked contrast of the problems facing St. John's and its neighbours, writes Paris Marx, who says development goals need to be rethought with quality of life at the top of the list.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Point of View
Snowmageddon has come and gone. Let's hope metro St. John's learns the right lessons
A record-breaking snowstorm gave us a glimpse of how things could be different in St. John's, writes Paris Marx.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Opinion
Liberal concessions on the environment leave the Greens and NDP battling for climate-motivated voters
The NDP has struggled since Singh took over as leader, currently sitting around 15 per cent support. The Greens, meanwhile, have momentum.
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Opinion
Canada can learn from Australia's carbon pricing mistakes
Canada's Liberals and NDP would be wise to take heed of Australia's experience and back proposals like the Green New Deal with major investments in energy, infrastructure, and services for a just transition with tangible benefits.
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Point of View
I travelled to 37 countries and 6 continents, all with a single carry-on
Writer Paris Marx added dozens of stamps to his passport since he left St. John's for a surprisingly affordable global adventure.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |